Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Northeastern United States, Canada
Southern Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Balsam fir, Fraser fir
Ryukyu Juniper,Gamboa Juniper
Habitat
Hillside, Mountains, Rocky areas
Riverbanks, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-6
4-7
Sunset Zone
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 15, 16, 17
A2, A3, 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
Habit
Pyramidal
Spreading
Flower Color
Not Available
Blue, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Indigo
Blue Violet, Purple
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seperation, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water when soil is dry
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Alternate Days
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Flies, Insects, Spider Mites
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Cold, Congestion, sneezing, wheezing
Asthma, Mouth itching, Red eyes, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Used as Christmas tree
Beautification, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Acne, Perfumes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Stomach pain
Antioxidants, Diuretic, Gout, Laxative
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Stem, Whole plant
Fruits
Other Uses
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Christmas Tree, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in Furniture, Wood is used for making furniture
Application in Furniture, Making Perfumes, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Screening, Wind Break
Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
ABIES balsamea phanerolepis
JUNIPERUS sabina 'Arcadia'
Common Name
Canaan Fir
Greek Juniper
In Hindi
कनान प्राथमिकी
Aaraar
In German
Canaan Fir
Wacholder
In French
Canaan sapin
Genévrier
In Spanish
Canaán abeto
Juniperus
In Greek
Χαναάν Fir
Greek Juniper
In Portuguese
Canaã Fir
Jałowiec
In Polish
Canaan Fir
Juniperus
In Latin
Canaan abies
Juniperus
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Pinaceae
Cupressaceae
Clade
Not Available
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Cupressoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Canaan Fir and Juniper
Season and care of Canaan Fir and Juniper is important to know. While considering everything about Canaan Fir and Juniper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Canaan Fir season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Juniper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Canaan Fir is Loam, Sand and for Juniper is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Canaan Fir is Acidic, Neutral and for Juniper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Canaan Fir and Juniper Physical Information
Canaan Fir and Juniper physical information is very important for comparison. Canaan Fir height is 1,370.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Juniper height is 30.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Canaan Fir and Juniper are as follows:
Canaan Fir flower color: Not Available
Canaan Fir leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Juniper flower color: Blue and Purple
- Juniper leaf color: Green
Care of Canaan Fir and Juniper
Care of Canaan Fir and Juniper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Canaan Fir pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Juniper pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches. In summer Canaan Fir needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Juniper needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.