Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Tree
Origin
China, Japan
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Asia, Central Asia, China, Japan, Korea
Types
Juniperus Communis, Juniperus brevifolia, Juniperus brevifolia
Alabama Cherry, Wild Cherry, Greyleaf Cherry
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Sandy areas, Well Drained
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
3-8
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
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10
Habit
Pyramidal
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Not Available
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune back the growing tips, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Pruning during middle of summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Headache, Itchiness, Pain and fatigue, Pollen, Rhinitis, wheezing
Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Arthritis, Eczema, Psoriasis, Rheumatism, Snakebite
Anodyne, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Used as essential oil
Used for making dark grey to green dye, Wood is used for cabinet makers
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
Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
JUNIPERUS chinensis 'Blue Point'
PRUNUS padus
Common Name
Blue point juniper
Bird Cherry
In Hindi
Blue point juniper tree
सुंदार वृक्ष
In German
Blauer Punkt Wacholder
Vogel Kirschbaum
In French
Point bleu genévrier
Oiseau Cherry Tree
In Spanish
enebro punto azul
Pájaro Cerezo
In Greek
δέντρο αρκεύθου μπλε σημείο
Bird Cherry Tree
In Portuguese
zimbro do ponto azul
Árvore de cereja do pássaro
In Polish
Niebieski punkt drzewa jałowca
Czeremcha drzewa
In Latin
Blue Point juniperi:
Ave Ave ligno
Phylum
Pinophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cupressaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Acacieae
Subfamily
Not Applicable
Prunoideae
Properties of Blue Point Juniper and Bird Cherry
Wondering what are the properties of Blue Point Juniper and Bird Cherry? We provide you with everything About Blue Point Juniper and Bird Cherry. Blue Point Juniper has thorns and Bird Cherry 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 Bird Cherry 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 Bird Cherry and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Blue Point Juniper and Bird Cherry
Season and care of Blue Point Juniper and Bird Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Point Juniper and Bird Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Point Juniper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bird Cherry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blue Point Juniper is Loam, Sand and for Bird Cherry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Blue Point Juniper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bird Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Blue Point Juniper and Bird Cherry Physical Information
Blue Point Juniper and Bird Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Point Juniper height is 365.76 cm and width 243.84 cm whereas Bird Cherry height is 1,500.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Blue Point Juniper and Bird Cherry are as follows:
Blue Point Juniper flower color: Not Available
Blue Point Juniper leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Bird Cherry flower color: White
- Bird Cherry leaf color: Light Green
Care of Blue Point Juniper and Bird Cherry
Care of Blue Point Juniper and Bird Cherry 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 Bird Cherry pruning is done Pruning during middle of summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Blue Point Juniper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bird Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.