Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
China, Japan
Southeastern United States
Types
Juniperus Communis, Juniperus brevifolia, Juniperus brevifolia
Pinus elliottii elliottii, Pinus elliottii densa
Habitat
Sandy areas, Well Drained
Humid climates, Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
8-11
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
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Oval or Rounded
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
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Tolerances
Drought
Salt, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting
Cuttings, Grafting, Layering, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
occasional watering once established, Reduce water once established
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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
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
Annosus Root Rot, Rust, Scale insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Salt, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Wildlife
Small mammals, Squirrels
Allergy
Headache, Itchiness, Pain and fatigue, Pollen, Rhinitis, wheezing
Asthma, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Showy Purposes
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Arthritis, Eczema, Psoriasis, Rheumatism, Snakebite
Chronic fatigue, Cold, gonorrhoea, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
-
Bark, Fruits
Other Uses
Used as essential oil
Paper pulp, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in construction, Used in pulpwood and lumber production, Wood is used in construction
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
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Botanical Name
JUNIPERUS chinensis 'Blue Point'
Pinus elliottii
Common Name
Blue point juniper
slash pine
In Hindi
Blue point juniper tree
स्लेश पाइन
In German
Blauer Punkt Wacholder
Schrägstrich Kiefer
In French
Point bleu genévrier
slash pine
In Spanish
enebro punto azul
pino slash
In Greek
δέντρο αρκεύθου μπλε σημείο
κάθετο πεύκης
In Portuguese
zimbro do ponto azul
pinho barra
In Polish
Niebieski punkt drzewa jałowca
sosny ukośnik
In Latin
Blue Point juniperi:
VULNUS pinus
Phylum
Pinophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Cupressaceae
Pinaceae
Properties of Blue Point Juniper and Slash Pine
Wondering what are the properties of Blue Point Juniper and Slash Pine? We provide you with everything About Blue Point Juniper and Slash Pine. Blue Point Juniper has thorns and Slash Pine 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 Slash Pine 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 Slash Pine and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Blue Point Juniper and Slash Pine
Season and care of Blue Point Juniper and Slash Pine is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Point Juniper and Slash Pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Point Juniper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Slash Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blue Point Juniper is Loam, Sand and for Slash Pine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blue Point Juniper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Slash Pine is Acidic, Neutral.
Blue Point Juniper and Slash Pine Physical Information
Blue Point Juniper and Slash Pine physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Point Juniper height is 365.76 cm and width 243.84 cm whereas Slash Pine height is 2,290.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm. The color specification of Blue Point Juniper and Slash Pine are as follows:
Blue Point Juniper flower color:
Blue Point Juniper leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Slash Pine flower color: Yellow
- Slash Pine leaf color: Green
Care of Blue Point Juniper and Slash Pine
Care of Blue Point Juniper and Slash Pine 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 Slash Pine 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 Slash Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.