Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Vegetable
Origin
China, Japan
Mediterranean
Types
Juniperus Communis, Juniperus brevifolia, Juniperus brevifolia
Green Globe, Imperial Star, Tempo, Violetto, Symphony
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Sandy areas, Well Drained
Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
7-10
Sunset Zone
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
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Not Available
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Glandular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Needs watering once a week, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial shade
Pruning
Prune back the growing tips, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Gray mold, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
Yes
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Wildlife
Butterflies
Allergy
Headache, Itchiness, Pain and fatigue, Pollen, Rhinitis, wheezing
Intestinal gas
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Arthritis, Eczema, Psoriasis, Rheumatism, Snakebite
Anemia, High cholestrol, Kidney problems, Liver problems
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Used as essential oil
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used as primary flavor in Italian Liqours
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Not Available
Botanical Name
JUNIPERUS chinensis 'Blue Point'
Cynara cardunculus
Common Name
Blue point juniper
Artichoke
In Hindi
Blue point juniper tree
Artichoke
In German
Blauer Punkt Wacholder
Artischocke
In French
Point bleu genévrier
Artichaut
In Spanish
enebro punto azul
Alcachofa
In Greek
δέντρο αρκεύθου μπλε σημείο
αγκινάρα
In Portuguese
zimbro do ponto azul
Alcachofra
In Polish
Niebieski punkt drzewa jałowca
Karczoch
In Latin
Blue Point juniperi:
cactus
Phylum
Pinophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Eudicotyledones
Family
Cupressaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Not Available
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Cynareae
Subfamily
Not Applicable
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Blue Point Juniper and Artichoke
Wondering what are the properties of Blue Point Juniper and Artichoke? We provide you with everything About Blue Point Juniper and Artichoke. Blue Point Juniper has thorns and Artichoke doesn't have thorns. Also Blue Point Juniper does not have fragrant flowers. Blue Point Juniper has allergic reactions like Headache, Itchiness, Pain and fatigue, Pollen, Rhinitis and wheezing and Artichoke has allergic reactions like Headache, Itchiness, Pain and fatigue, Pollen, Rhinitis and wheezing. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Blue Point Juniper and Artichoke and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Blue Point Juniper and Artichoke
Season and care of Blue Point Juniper and Artichoke is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Point Juniper and Artichoke Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Point Juniper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Artichoke season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blue Point Juniper is Loam, Sand and for Artichoke is Well drained while the PH of soil for Blue Point Juniper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Artichoke is Slightly Acidic.
Blue Point Juniper and Artichoke Physical Information
Blue Point Juniper and Artichoke physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Point Juniper height is 365.76 cm and width 243.84 cm whereas Artichoke height is 5.60 cm and width 1.05 cm. The color specification of Blue Point Juniper and Artichoke are as follows:
Blue Point Juniper flower color: Not Available
Blue Point Juniper leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Artichoke flower color: Purple
- Artichoke leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Care of Blue Point Juniper and Artichoke
Care of Blue Point Juniper and Artichoke include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Point Juniper pruning is done Prune back the growing tips, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Artichoke pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune after flowering and Remove deadheads. In summer Blue Point Juniper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Artichoke needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.