Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
China, Japan
North America, North-Central United States, Western United States, Canada
Types
Juniperus Communis, Juniperus brevifolia, Juniperus brevifolia
Larix laricina, American Larch, Hackmatack
Habitat
Sandy areas, Well Drained
Cold Regions, gardens, Open areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
1-4
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
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a
Habit
Pyramidal
Pyramidal
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Light Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Light Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Yellow, Gold
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green, Gray 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
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
-
Fall, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
Average Water Needs
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
Average
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
No pruning needed in the early stages, 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
Aphids, Birds, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Wildlife
Aphids, Birds
Allergy
Headache, Itchiness, Pain and fatigue, Pollen, Rhinitis, wheezing
-
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Arthritis, Eczema, Psoriasis, Rheumatism, Snakebite
Boils, Cold, Frostbite, hemorrhoids
Part of Plant Used
-
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as essential oil
Used as firewood, Used for its medicinal properties
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
Bog Garden, Feature Plant, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
JUNIPERUS chinensis 'Blue Point'
LARIX laricina
Common Name
Blue point juniper
Tamarack
In Hindi
Blue point juniper tree
टैमेरैक
In German
Blauer Punkt Wacholder
tamarack
In French
Point bleu genévrier
tamarack
In Spanish
enebro punto azul
tamarack
In Greek
δέντρο αρκεύθου μπλε σημείο
Tamarack
In Portuguese
zimbro do ponto azul
Tamarack
In Polish
Niebieski punkt drzewa jałowca
Tamarack
In Latin
Blue Point juniperi:
Tamarack
Phylum
Pinophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Cupressaceae
Pinaceae
Properties of Blue Point Juniper and Tamarack
Wondering what are the properties of Blue Point Juniper and Tamarack? We provide you with everything About Blue Point Juniper and Tamarack. Blue Point Juniper has thorns and Tamarack 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 Tamarack 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 Tamarack and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Blue Point Juniper and Tamarack
Season and care of Blue Point Juniper and Tamarack is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Point Juniper and Tamarack Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Point Juniper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tamarack season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blue Point Juniper is Loam, Sand and for Tamarack is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blue Point Juniper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tamarack is Acidic, Neutral.
Blue Point Juniper and Tamarack Physical Information
Blue Point Juniper and Tamarack physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Point Juniper height is 365.76 cm and width 243.84 cm whereas Tamarack height is 910.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Blue Point Juniper and Tamarack are as follows:
Blue Point Juniper flower color:
Blue Point Juniper leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Tamarack flower color: Yellow
- Tamarack leaf color: Light Green and Blue Green
Care of Blue Point Juniper and Tamarack
Care of Blue Point Juniper and Tamarack 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 Tamarack pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, 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 Tamarack needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.