Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbs
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Southern Europe
Southern Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
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Ryukyu Juniper,Gamboa Juniper
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Riverbanks, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
4-7
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 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
Spreading
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Pink
Blue, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Blue Violet, Purple
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Stem Cutting
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
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune in the growing season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, pollinators
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Itchiness, Skin rash, Stomach pain, Swelling
Asthma, Mouth itching, Red eyes, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Acne, Perfumes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Digestive disorders, Fever, Headache
Antioxidants, Diuretic, Gout, Laxative
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Added to salads, Used as essential oil, Used in making tea, Used to make herbal teas
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
Bog Garden, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable
Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
MENTHA suaveolens 'Variegata'
JUNIPERUS sabina 'Arcadia'
Common Name
Applemint, Variegated Applemint
Greek Juniper
In Hindi
Applemint Tree
Aaraar
In German
Applemint Baum
Wacholder
In French
Applemint Arbre
Genévrier
In Spanish
Árbol Applemint
Juniperus
In Greek
Applemint Δέντρο
Greek Juniper
In Portuguese
Árvore applemint
Jałowiec
In Polish
Applemint Drzewo
Juniperus
In Latin
Applemint ligno
Juniperus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Lamiaceae
Cupressaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Subfamily
Faboideae
Cupressoideae
Season and Care of Applemint and Juniper
Season and care of Applemint and Juniper is important to know. While considering everything about Applemint and Juniper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Applemint season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Juniper season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Applemint is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Juniper is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Applemint is Acidic, Neutral and for Juniper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Applemint and Juniper Physical Information
Applemint and Juniper physical information is very important for comparison. Applemint height is 980.00 cm and width 2.50 cm whereas Juniper height is 30.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Applemint and Juniper are as follows:
Applemint flower color: White and Pink
Applemint leaf color: White and Light Green
Juniper flower color: Blue and Purple
- Juniper leaf color: Green
Care of Applemint and Juniper
Care of Applemint and Juniper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Applemint pruning is done Prune in the growing season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves 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 Applemint needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Juniper needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.