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Blue Point Juniper
Blue Point Juniper

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About Blue Point Juniper and Eastern Red Cedar

What is

Life Span

Annual
Perennial

Type

Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Needled or Scaled Evergreen

Origin

China, Japan
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada

Types

Juniperus Communis, Juniperus brevifolia, Juniperus brevifolia
Eastern juniper, Souther juniper

Number of Varieties

32
0 40000
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Habitat

Sandy areas, Well Drained
Lower slopes, Open Plains, Prairies, Woodlands, Woods

USDA Hardiness Zone

3-93-7
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

9-1
9-1

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
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, 24

Habit

Pyramidal
Pyramidal

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

365.76 cm1,520.00 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

243.84 cm460.00 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

-
Light Red, Sky Blue, Yellow Brown

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor
Bicolor

Fruit Color

-
Light Blue

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Dark Green, Bronze

Shape

Leaf Shape

Needle like
Irregular

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium
Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained
Well drained

Bloom Time

-
Late Spring

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

Drought
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground, Pot
Ground

How to Plant?

Rooted stem cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium
Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Needs very little water
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water daily during growing season

In Summer

Lots of watering
Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate
Average Water

In Winter

Average Water
Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained
Well drained

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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Compost

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch
Gall Insects, Red blotch, Rust, Sooty Mold

Plant Tolerance

Drought
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance

Facts

Flowers

-
-

Flower Petal Number

Single
Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

Edible Fruit

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

Fragrant Fruit

Fragrant Leaf

Fragrant Bark/Stem

Showy Foliage

Showy Bark

Foliage Texture

Medium
Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy
Glossy

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

Wildlife
Insects

Allergy

Headache, Itchiness, Pain and fatigue, Pollen, Rhinitis, wheezing
Asthma, breathing problems

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Borders, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

-
Good for skin and hair

Edible Uses

Environmental Uses

Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Indoor Air Purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Versatility, Very little waste, Wildlife

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antibacterial, Arthritis, Eczema, Psoriasis, Rheumatism, Snakebite
Cold, Cough

Part of Plant Used

-
Leaves

Other Uses

Used as essential oil
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties

Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

JUNIPERUS chinensis 'Blue Point'
JUNIPERUS virginiana

Common Name

Blue point juniper
Pencil cedar, Red Juniper

In Hindi

Blue point juniper tree
पूर्वी लाल देवदार

In German

Blauer Punkt Wacholder
Eastern Red Cedar

In French

Point bleu genévrier
Red Cedar Orient

In Spanish

enebro punto azul
Cedro Rojo del Este

In Greek

δέντρο αρκεύθου μπλε σημείο
Ανατολική Red Cedar

In Portuguese

zimbro do ponto azul
Eastern Red Cedar

In Polish

Niebieski punkt drzewa jałowca
Eastern Red Cedar

In Latin

Blue Point juniperi:
Eastern Red Cedar

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Pinophyta
Tracheophyta

Class

Pinopsida
Pinopsida

Order

Pinales
Pinales

Family

Cupressaceae
Cupressaceae

Genus

Juniperus
Juniperus

Clade

-
-

Tribe

-
Mirini

Subfamily

-
Cupressoideae

Number of Species

6750
1 27800
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Properties of Blue Point Juniper and Eastern Red Cedar

Wondering what are the properties of Blue Point Juniper and Eastern Red Cedar? We provide you with everything About Blue Point Juniper and Eastern Red Cedar. Blue Point Juniper has thorns and Eastern Red Cedar 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 Eastern Red Cedar 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 Eastern Red Cedar and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

Season and Care of Blue Point Juniper and Eastern Red Cedar

Season and care of Blue Point Juniper and Eastern Red Cedar is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Point Juniper and Eastern Red Cedar Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Point Juniper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Eastern Red Cedar season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blue Point Juniper is Loam, Sand and for Eastern Red Cedar is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blue Point Juniper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Eastern Red Cedar is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Blue Point Juniper and Eastern Red Cedar Physical Information

Blue Point Juniper and Eastern Red Cedar physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Point Juniper height is 365.76 cm and width 243.84 cm whereas Eastern Red Cedar height is 1,520.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Blue Point Juniper and Eastern Red Cedar are as follows:

  • Blue Point Juniper flower color:

  • Blue Point Juniper leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Gray Green

  • Eastern Red Cedar flower color: Light Red, Sky Blue and Yellow Brown

  • Eastern Red Cedar leaf color: Dark Green

Care of Blue Point Juniper and Eastern Red Cedar

Care of Blue Point Juniper and Eastern Red Cedar 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 Eastern Red Cedar pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Blue Point Juniper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Eastern Red Cedar needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.