Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
China, Japan
North America
Types
Juniperus Communis, Juniperus brevifolia, Juniperus brevifolia
Rocky Mountain Juniper, Colorado Redcedar
Habitat
Sandy areas, Well Drained
Cold Regions, Dry areas, Dry Forest
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
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Pyramidal
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
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
Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Acicular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full 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
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting
stem tip cuttings, Tip cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Attracts
Wildlife
Aphids, Early/Late Blight
Allergy
Headache, Itchiness, Pain and fatigue, Pollen, Rhinitis, wheezing
-
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Arthritis, Eczema, Psoriasis, Rheumatism, Snakebite
Cold, Cough, Laxative
Part of Plant Used
-
Shoots, Stem
Other Uses
Used as essential oil
-
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
Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
JUNIPERUS chinensis 'Blue Point'
JUNIPERUS scopulorum 'Cologreen'
Common Name
Blue point juniper
Rocky Mountain juniper
In Hindi
Blue point juniper tree
Juniperus scopulorum
In German
Blauer Punkt Wacholder
Juniperus scopulorum
In French
Point bleu genévrier
Juniperus scopulorum
In Spanish
enebro punto azul
Juniperus scopulorum
In Greek
δέντρο αρκεύθου μπλε σημείο
Juniperus scopulorum
In Portuguese
zimbro do ponto azul
Juniperus scopulorum
In Polish
Niebieski punkt drzewa jałowca
Juniperus scopulorum
In Latin
Blue Point juniperi:
Juniperus scopulorum
Phylum
Pinophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Cupressaceae
Cupressaceae
Genus
Juniperus
Juniperus
Properties of Blue Point Juniper and Juniperus scopulorum
Wondering what are the properties of Blue Point Juniper and Juniperus scopulorum? We provide you with everything About Blue Point Juniper and Juniperus scopulorum. Blue Point Juniper has thorns and Juniperus scopulorum 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 Juniperus scopulorum 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 Juniperus scopulorum and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Blue Point Juniper and Juniperus scopulorum
Season and care of Blue Point Juniper and Juniperus scopulorum is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Point Juniper and Juniperus scopulorum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Point Juniper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Juniperus scopulorum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blue Point Juniper is Loam, Sand and for Juniperus scopulorum is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blue Point Juniper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Juniperus scopulorum is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Blue Point Juniper and Juniperus scopulorum Physical Information
Blue Point Juniper and Juniperus scopulorum physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Point Juniper height is 365.76 cm and width 243.84 cm whereas Juniperus scopulorum height is 460.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Blue Point Juniper and Juniperus scopulorum are as follows:
Blue Point Juniper flower color:
Blue Point Juniper leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Juniperus scopulorum flower color:
- Juniperus scopulorum leaf color: Green
Care of Blue Point Juniper and Juniperus scopulorum
Care of Blue Point Juniper and Juniperus scopulorum 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 Juniperus scopulorum 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 Juniperus scopulorum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.