Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
China
North America
Types
Ribbon series, Milady aster
Rocky Mountain Juniper, Colorado Redcedar
Habitat
Cold Regions
Cold Regions, Dry areas, Dry Forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
3-7
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, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Pyramidal
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Purple, Pink, Rose, Crimson, Blue Violet
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Acicular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
stem tip cuttings, Tip cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Never Over-water, Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Alternate Days
Average Water
Soil pH
Slightly Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loamy, Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Loamy, Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Compost, Well-rotted manure
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
fungus
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Attracts
-
Aphids, Early/Late Blight
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Hanging Basket, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility, Very little waste
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Rheumatism
Cold, Cough, Laxative
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Shoots, Stem
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
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Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cottage garden, Rock Garden, Showy Tree
Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
CALLISTEPHUS chinensis
JUNIPERUS scopulorum 'Cologreen'
Common Name
China Aster
Rocky Mountain juniper
In Hindi
चीन एस्टर
Juniperus scopulorum
In German
China Aster
Juniperus scopulorum
In French
Chine Aster
Juniperus scopulorum
In Spanish
aster de China
Juniperus scopulorum
In Greek
Κίνα Aster
Juniperus scopulorum
In Portuguese
China Aster
Juniperus scopulorum
In Polish
Chiny Aster
Juniperus scopulorum
In Latin
Sinis Aster
Juniperus scopulorum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Cupressaceae
Genus
Callistephus
Juniperus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Season and Care of China Aster and Juniperus scopulorum
Season and care of China Aster and Juniperus scopulorum is important to know. While considering everything about China Aster and Juniperus scopulorum Care, growing season is an essential factor. China Aster season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Juniperus scopulorum season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for China Aster is Loam, Sand and for Juniperus scopulorum is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for China Aster is Acidic, Neutral and for Juniperus scopulorum is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
China Aster and Juniperus scopulorum Physical Information
China Aster and Juniperus scopulorum physical information is very important for comparison. China Aster height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Juniperus scopulorum height is 460.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of China Aster and Juniperus scopulorum are as follows:
China Aster flower color: White, Yellow, Purple, Pink, Rose, Crimson and Blue Violet
China Aster leaf color: Green
Juniperus scopulorum flower color:
- Juniperus scopulorum leaf color: Green
Care of China Aster and Juniperus scopulorum
Care of China Aster and Juniperus scopulorum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. China Aster pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Juniperus scopulorum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer China Aster needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Alternate Days. Whereas, in summer Juniperus scopulorum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.