Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrubs, Trees
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Northeast Mexico, Southeastern United States
Southern Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Deciduous, Evergreen
Ryukyu Juniper,Gamboa Juniper
Habitat
Hillside, Slopes
Riverbanks, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
4-7
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Spreading
Flower Color
White
Blue, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Blue Violet, Purple
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Dry, Loam, Sandy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Dry
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid Spring
Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Needs less watering
In Summer
Adequately
Moderate
In Spring
Average Water
Alternate Days
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Dry, Loamy, Sandy
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Dry
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
-
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
-
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Healthy tree
Red blotch, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Flies
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
-
Asthma, Mouth itching, Red eyes, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, Perfumes
Environmental Uses
Erosion control
Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Antioxidants, Diuretic, Gout, Laxative
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits
Other Uses
Food for animals, Food for insects
Application in Furniture, Making Perfumes, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Rock Garden / Wall
Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Senegalia berlandieri
JUNIPERUS sabina 'Arcadia'
Common Name
Acacia
Greek Juniper
In German
Acacia
Wacholder
In French
Acacia
Genévrier
In Spanish
Acacia
Juniperus
In Greek
Acacia
Greek Juniper
In Portuguese
Acacia
Jałowiec
In Polish
Acacia
Juniperus
In Latin
Acacia
Juniperus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Cupressaceae
Subfamily
Mimosoideae
Cupressoideae
Season and Care of Acacia and Juniper
Season and care of Acacia and Juniper is important to know. While considering everything about Acacia and Juniper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Acacia season is Spring and Juniper season is Spring. The type of soil for Acacia is Dry, Loam, Sandy and for Juniper is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Acacia is Slightly Alkaline and for Juniper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Acacia and Juniper Physical Information
Acacia and Juniper physical information is very important for comparison. Acacia height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Juniper height is 30.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Acacia and Juniper are as follows:
Acacia flower color: White
Acacia leaf color: Dark Green
Juniper flower color: Blue and Purple
- Juniper leaf color: Green
Care of Acacia and Juniper
Care of Acacia and Juniper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Acacia pruning is done and Juniper pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches. In summer Acacia needs Adequately and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Juniper needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.