Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
China, Japan
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Aurea,Kaizuka,Plumosa Aurea
Coniferous Tree
Habitat
Deciduous forests, Rocky areas, rocky outcrops
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
6-9
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
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Yellow Green
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Blue Black, Purple Brown
Brown, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Scale-like imbricate
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Mid Spring, Spring
Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require water in summer, Keep the Soil well drained, Medium
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Scale, Spider mites
Littleleaf disease
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
-
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
-
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antirheumatic, Hemostatic, Skin Diseases, Skin wounds, treating tumours
Emetic, Laxative, tuberculosis, Vermifuge
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Stem
Inner Bark, Wood
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Pesticide, Used as Ornamental plant
Used for making green dye, Vanillin flavouring is obtained as a by-product
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
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Botanical Name
JUNIPERUS chinensis
PINUS echinata
Common Name
Chinese Juniper
Shortleaf Pine
In Hindi
चीनी जुनिपर
Shortleaf Pine
In German
chinesische Wacholder
Shortleaf Pine
In French
genévrier de Chine
Shortleaf Pine
In Spanish
enebro chino
Shortleaf pino
In Greek
Κινέζικα αρκεύθου
Shortleaf Pine
In Portuguese
zimbro chinês
Shortleaf Pine
In Polish
jałowiec chiński
Shortleaf Pine
In Latin
Chinese iuniperorum
Pinus Shortleaf
Phylum
Pinophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Cupressaceae
Pinaceae
Subfamily
Cupressoideae
Pinoideae
Season and Care of Chinese Juniper and Shortleaf Pine
Season and care of Chinese Juniper and Shortleaf Pine is important to know. While considering everything about Chinese Juniper and Shortleaf Pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chinese Juniper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Shortleaf Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Chinese Juniper is Loam, Sand and for Shortleaf Pine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chinese Juniper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Shortleaf Pine is Acidic, Neutral.
Chinese Juniper and Shortleaf Pine Physical Information
Chinese Juniper and Shortleaf Pine physical information is very important for comparison. Chinese Juniper height is 60.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Shortleaf Pine height is 1,830.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Chinese Juniper and Shortleaf Pine are as follows:
Chinese Juniper flower color: Light Yellow Green
Chinese Juniper leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Shortleaf Pine flower color:
- Shortleaf Pine leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Chinese Juniper and Shortleaf Pine
Care of Chinese Juniper and Shortleaf Pine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chinese Juniper pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Shortleaf Pine pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Chinese Juniper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Shortleaf Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.