Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Central America, South America
North America
Habitat
Dry areas, Well Drained, Woodlands
Deciduous forests, Rocky areas, rocky outcrops
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
3-7
Sunset Zone
13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
Narrow Upright/Fastigiate
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Gray Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Gray Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Gray Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Scale-like imbricate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Early Spring, Late Winter, Mid Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Does not require water in summer, Keep the Soil well drained, Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Dry, Sandy
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Complete balanced fertilizer, iron-rich fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Red blotch, Whiteflies
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Wind
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, pollinators
Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bonsai, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Nesting sites for birds, Windbreak
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Arthritis, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fertility, Fever, Inflammation, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems, Vitamin C
Appetizer, Diaphoretic, Disinfectant, Diuretic, Hemostatic, Laxative, Sedative, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Root
Fruits, Leaves, Shoots
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for making hedge
Air freshner, Pesticide, Repellent, Shelterbelt, Showy Purposes, Wax, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
Malpighia emarginata
JUNIPERUS scopulorum 'Skyrocket'
Common Name
Barbados cherry, West Indian cherry and wild crepe myrtle
Skyrocket Juniper
In Hindi
Acerola Tree
skyrocket juniper
In German
Acerola Baum
die Höhe schnellen Wacholder
In French
Acerola Arbre
monter en flèche genévrier
In Spanish
Árbol de acerola
dispararse enebro
In Greek
Acerola Δέντρο
ανεβάσει στα ύψη αρκεύθου
In Portuguese
Árvore acerola
foguete zimbro
In Polish
Acerola Drzewo
jałowiec Skyrocket
In Latin
Acerola ligno
skyrocket iuniperorum
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 Skyrocket Juniper
Season and care of Acerola and Skyrocket Juniper is important to know. While considering everything about Acerola and Skyrocket Juniper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Acerola season is Spring and Summer and Skyrocket Juniper season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Acerola is Loam, Sand and for Skyrocket Juniper is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Acerola is Alkaline and for Skyrocket Juniper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Acerola and Skyrocket Juniper Physical Information
Acerola and Skyrocket Juniper physical information is very important for comparison. Acerola height is 457.20 cm and width 243.84 cm whereas Skyrocket Juniper height is 460.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Acerola and Skyrocket Juniper are as follows:
Acerola flower color: Pink
Acerola leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Skyrocket Juniper flower color:
- Skyrocket Juniper leaf color: Blue Green
Care of Acerola and Skyrocket Juniper
Care of Acerola and Skyrocket 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 Skyrocket Juniper pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Acerola needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Skyrocket Juniper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.