Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Fruit
Origin
China, Japan
Western Asia
Types
Juniperus Communis, Juniperus brevifolia, Juniperus brevifolia
Büttnera Czerwona, Hedelfinger Sweet Cherry
Habitat
Sandy areas, Well Drained
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
5-8
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
2a, 2b, 6, 7, 14, 15
Habit
Pyramidal
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
-
Leaf Shape
Needle like
broad, flat
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
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting
Semi-hardwood and hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
Water 1 in. per week during the active growing period, Water more in summer
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 dead branches, Remove thin branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
A 10 pound bag of 16-4-8 fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Borers, Mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Attracts
Wildlife
Birds, Flies
Allergy
Headache, Itchiness, Pain and fatigue, Pollen, Rhinitis, wheezing
Mild Allergen, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Used in parkland
Beauty Benefits
-
Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser, Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Arthritis, Eczema, Psoriasis, Rheumatism, Snakebite
Antitussive, Astringent, Diuretic, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
-
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as essential oil
Used for making green dye, Wood is used for making furniture
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
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
JUNIPERUS chinensis 'Blue Point'
PRUNUS avium
Common Name
Blue point juniper
Sweet Cherry
In Hindi
Blue point juniper tree
मीठी चेरी
In German
Blauer Punkt Wacholder
Süße Kirsche
In French
Point bleu genévrier
Cerise sucrée
In Spanish
enebro punto azul
Cereza dulce
In Greek
δέντρο αρκεύθου μπλε σημείο
γλυκό κεράσι
In Portuguese
zimbro do ponto azul
Cereja doce
In Polish
Niebieski punkt drzewa jałowca
Słodka Wiśnia
In Latin
Blue Point juniperi:
dulcis cerasus
Phylum
Pinophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cupressaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Amygdaloideae
Properties of Blue Point Juniper and Sweet Cherry
Wondering what are the properties of Blue Point Juniper and Sweet Cherry? We provide you with everything About Blue Point Juniper and Sweet Cherry. Blue Point Juniper has thorns and Sweet Cherry 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 Sweet Cherry 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 Sweet Cherry and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Blue Point Juniper and Sweet Cherry
Season and care of Blue Point Juniper and Sweet Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Point Juniper and Sweet Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Point Juniper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sweet Cherry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blue Point Juniper is Loam, Sand and for Sweet Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blue Point Juniper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sweet Cherry is Acidic, Neutral.
Blue Point Juniper and Sweet Cherry Physical Information
Blue Point Juniper and Sweet Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Point Juniper height is 365.76 cm and width 243.84 cm whereas Sweet Cherry height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Blue Point Juniper and Sweet Cherry are as follows:
Blue Point Juniper flower color:
Blue Point Juniper leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Sweet Cherry flower color:
- Sweet Cherry leaf color:
Care of Blue Point Juniper and Sweet Cherry
Care of Blue Point Juniper and Sweet Cherry 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 Sweet Cherry pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove thin branches. In summer Blue Point Juniper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sweet Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.