Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Shrub
Origin
China, Japan
Brazil
Types
Aurea,Kaizuka,Plumosa Aurea
Abutilon Hybridum
Abutilon Megapotamicum
Abutilon Palmeri
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Deciduous forests, Rocky areas, rocky outcrops
Grassland, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
8-10
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
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Yellow Green
Yellow, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Blue Black, Purple Brown
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Scale-like imbricate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Mid Spring, Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require water in summer, Keep the Soil well drained, Medium
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water Deeply
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Scale, Spider mites
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Not Available
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Applicable
Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antirheumatic, Hemostatic, Hepatic, Skin Diseases, Skin wounds, treating tumours
Diarrhea, Lung Problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Stem
Whole plant
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Pesticide, Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
JUNIPERUS chinensis
ABUTILON megapotamicum
Common Name
Chinese Juniper
Indian mallow or Velvetleaf
In Hindi
चीनी जुनिपर
Abutilon
In German
chinesische Wacholder
Abutilon
In French
genévrier de Chine
Abutilon
In Spanish
enebro chino
Abutilon
In Greek
Κινέζικα αρκεύθου
Abutilon
In Portuguese
zimbro chinês
Abutilon
In Polish
jałowiec chiński
Abutilon
In Latin
Chinese iuniperorum
Abutilon
Phylum
Pinophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cupressaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Malveae
Subfamily
Cupressoideae
Malvoideae
Season and Care of Chinese Juniper and Abutilon
Season and care of Chinese Juniper and Abutilon is important to know. While considering everything about Chinese Juniper and Abutilon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chinese Juniper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Abutilon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Chinese Juniper is Loam, Sand and for Abutilon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chinese Juniper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Abutilon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Chinese Juniper and Abutilon Physical Information
Chinese Juniper and Abutilon physical information is very important for comparison. Chinese Juniper height is 60.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Abutilon height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Chinese Juniper and Abutilon are as follows:
Chinese Juniper flower color: Light Yellow Green
Chinese Juniper leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Abutilon flower color: Yellow and Red
- Abutilon leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Chinese Juniper and Abutilon
Care of Chinese Juniper and Abutilon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chinese Juniper pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Abutilon pruning is done Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Chinese Juniper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Abutilon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.