Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Tree
Origin
China, Japan
North America, United States, 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
not available
Habitat
Sandy areas, Well Drained
Forest edges, Open areas, Roadsides, wastelands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
4-8
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, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14
Habit
Pyramidal
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Not Available
Chartreuse
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Yellow, Red, Orange, Gold, Pink, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
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
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 leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
None
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Wildlife
Not Available
Allergy
Headache, Itchiness, Pain and fatigue, Pollen, Rhinitis, wheezing
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Arthritis, Eczema, Psoriasis, Rheumatism, Snakebite
Cough, Diarrhea, Diuretic, Expectorant, Sore Eyes
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as essential oil
Edible syrup, Used as Ornamental plant
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, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
JUNIPERUS chinensis 'Blue Point'
ACER saccharum
Common Name
Blue point juniper
Sugar Maple
In Hindi
Blue point juniper tree
चीनी मेपल
In German
Blauer Punkt Wacholder
Zuckerahorn
In French
Point bleu genévrier
sucre d'érable
In Spanish
enebro punto azul
arce de azúcar
In Greek
δέντρο αρκεύθου μπλε σημείο
Maple ζάχαρη
In Portuguese
zimbro do ponto azul
Bordo de Açucar
In Polish
Niebieski punkt drzewa jałowca
Cukier klonowy
In Latin
Blue Point juniperi:
Sugar Maple
Phylum
Pinophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cupressaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Applicable
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Blue Point Juniper and Sugar Maple
Wondering what are the properties of Blue Point Juniper and Sugar Maple? We provide you with everything About Blue Point Juniper and Sugar Maple. Blue Point Juniper has thorns and Sugar Maple 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 Sugar Maple 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 Sugar Maple and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Blue Point Juniper and Sugar Maple
Season and care of Blue Point Juniper and Sugar Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Point Juniper and Sugar Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Point Juniper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sugar Maple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blue Point Juniper is Loam, Sand and for Sugar Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blue Point Juniper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sugar Maple is Acidic, Neutral.
Blue Point Juniper and Sugar Maple Physical Information
Blue Point Juniper and Sugar Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Point Juniper height is 365.76 cm and width 243.84 cm whereas Sugar Maple height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Blue Point Juniper and Sugar Maple are as follows:
Blue Point Juniper flower color: Not Available
Blue Point Juniper leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Sugar Maple flower color: Chartreuse
- Sugar Maple leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Blue Point Juniper and Sugar Maple
Care of Blue Point Juniper and Sugar Maple 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 Sugar Maple pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Blue Point Juniper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sugar Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.