Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Shrub
Origin
China, Japan
Southeastern United States
Types
Juniperus Communis, Juniperus brevifolia, Juniperus brevifolia
Not available
Habitat
Sandy areas, Well Drained
Bluffs, Coastal Regions, Stream side, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
5-9
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
Not Available
Habit
Pyramidal
Spreading
Flower Color
Not Available
White, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Lemon yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Palmate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Salt, Wind
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
14-14-14 Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Edema, Powdery mildew, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Salt, Wind
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Wildlife
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Headache, Itchiness, Pain and fatigue, Pollen, Rhinitis, wheezing
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Arthritis, Eczema, Psoriasis, Rheumatism, Snakebite
Antirheumatic, Colic, constipation, Piles
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Seeds
Other Uses
Used as essential oil
Used for making soaps
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
Feature Plant, Foundation, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
JUNIPERUS chinensis 'Blue Point'
AESCULUS parviflora
Common Name
Blue point juniper
bottlebrush buckeye, dwarf horse chestnut
In Hindi
Blue point juniper tree
Bottlebrush Buckeye
In German
Blauer Punkt Wacholder
Buckeye Putzer
In French
Point bleu genévrier
Bottlebrush Buckeye
In Spanish
enebro punto azul
bottlebrush Buckeye
In Greek
δέντρο αρκεύθου μπλε σημείο
bottlebrush Buckeye
In Portuguese
zimbro do ponto azul
Bottlebrush Buckeye
In Polish
Niebieski punkt drzewa jałowca
Bottlebrush Buckeye
In Latin
Blue Point juniperi:
bottlebrush Buckeye
Phylum
Pinophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cupressaceae
Hippocastanaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Applicable
Hippocastanoideae
Properties of Blue Point Juniper and Bottlebrush Buckeye
Wondering what are the properties of Blue Point Juniper and Bottlebrush Buckeye? We provide you with everything About Blue Point Juniper and Bottlebrush Buckeye. Blue Point Juniper has thorns and Bottlebrush Buckeye 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 Bottlebrush Buckeye 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 Bottlebrush Buckeye and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Blue Point Juniper and Bottlebrush Buckeye
Season and care of Blue Point Juniper and Bottlebrush Buckeye is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Point Juniper and Bottlebrush Buckeye Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Point Juniper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bottlebrush Buckeye season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blue Point Juniper is Loam, Sand and for Bottlebrush Buckeye is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blue Point Juniper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bottlebrush Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Blue Point Juniper and Bottlebrush Buckeye Physical Information
Blue Point Juniper and Bottlebrush Buckeye physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Point Juniper height is 365.76 cm and width 243.84 cm whereas Bottlebrush Buckeye height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Blue Point Juniper and Bottlebrush Buckeye are as follows:
Blue Point Juniper flower color: Not Available
Blue Point Juniper leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Bottlebrush Buckeye flower color: White and Pink
- Bottlebrush Buckeye leaf color: Green
Care of Blue Point Juniper and Bottlebrush Buckeye
Care of Blue Point Juniper and Bottlebrush Buckeye 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 Bottlebrush Buckeye pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Blue Point Juniper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bottlebrush Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.