Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Central America, South America
Southern Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Fruit Tree
Ryukyu Juniper,Gamboa Juniper
Habitat
Dry areas, Well Drained, Woodlands
Riverbanks, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
4-7
Sunset Zone
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
Thicket/Colonizing
Spreading
Flower Color
Pink
Blue, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Blue Violet, Purple
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Alternate Days
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Dry, Sandy
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
In Early Autumn, Prune in winter, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
Complete balanced fertilizer, iron-rich fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Red blotch, Whiteflies
Red blotch, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Wind
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, pollinators
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Pollen
Asthma, Mouth itching, Red eyes, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Acne, Perfumes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Nesting sites for birds, Windbreak
Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Arthritis, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fertility, Fever, Inflammation, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems, Vitamin C
Antioxidants, Diuretic, Gout, Laxative
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Root
Fruits
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for making hedge
Application in Furniture, Making Perfumes, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Malpighia emarginata
JUNIPERUS sabina 'Arcadia'
Common Name
Barbados cherry, West Indian cherry and wild crepe myrtle
Greek Juniper
In Hindi
Acerola Tree
Aaraar
In German
Acerola Baum
Wacholder
In French
Acerola Arbre
Genévrier
In Spanish
Árbol de acerola
Juniperus
In Greek
Acerola Δέντρο
Greek Juniper
In Portuguese
Árvore acerola
Jałowiec
In Polish
Acerola Drzewo
Juniperus
In Latin
Acerola ligno
Juniperus
Order
Malpighiales
Pinales
Family
Malpighiaceae
Cupressaceae
Genus
Malpighia
Juniperus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Subfamily
Paperveroideae
Cupressoideae
Season and Care of Acerola and Juniper
Season and care of Acerola and Juniper is important to know. While considering everything about Acerola and Juniper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Acerola season is Spring and Summer and Juniper season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Acerola is Loam, Sand and for Juniper is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Acerola is Alkaline and for Juniper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Acerola and Juniper Physical Information
Acerola and Juniper physical information is very important for comparison. Acerola height is 457.20 cm and width 243.84 cm whereas Juniper height is 30.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Acerola and Juniper are as follows:
Acerola flower color: Pink
Acerola leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Juniper flower color: Blue and Purple
- Juniper leaf color: Green
Care of Acerola and Juniper
Care of Acerola and Juniper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Acerola pruning is done In Early Autumn, Prune in winter, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts 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 Acerola needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Juniper needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.