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
Habitat
Sandy areas, Well Drained
Lower slopes, Open Plains, Prairies, Woodlands, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
3-7
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
Flower Color
-
Light Red, Sky Blue, Yellow Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
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
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
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 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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Wildlife
Insects
Allergy
Headache, Itchiness, Pain and fatigue, Pollen, Rhinitis, wheezing
Asthma, breathing problems
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin and hair
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
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
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
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
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
Phylum
Pinophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Cupressaceae
Cupressaceae
Genus
Juniperus
Juniperus
Subfamily
-
Cupressoideae
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.