Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean
Southern Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Not Available
Ryukyu Juniper,Gamboa Juniper
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Open Forest, Terrestrial
Riverbanks, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
4-7
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
7-1
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
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
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
Not Available
Blue, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Blue Violet, Purple
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Round
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes 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
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Not Available
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Not Available
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Itchiness, Runny nose, Swelling, Throat itching, Watery eyes
Asthma, Mouth itching, Red eyes, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Acne, Perfumes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, Bone strength, Digestive disorders, High cholestrol, Immunity, Improve heart health
Antioxidants, Diuretic, Gout, Laxative
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, 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
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
PRUNUS insititia 'Blue Violet Damson'
JUNIPERUS sabina 'Arcadia'
Common Name
Blue Violet Damson Plum, Damson
Greek Juniper
In German
Zwetschgen
Wacholder
In French
prune de Damas
Genévrier
In Spanish
ciruela ciruela
Juniperus
In Greek
κορόμηλο δαμάσκηνο
Greek Juniper
In Portuguese
damson ameixa
Jałowiec
In Polish
mirabelki
Juniperus
In Latin
damson plum
Juniperus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Cupressaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Cupressoideae
Season and Care of Damson and Juniper
Season and care of Damson and Juniper is important to know. While considering everything about Damson and Juniper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Damson season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Juniper season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Damson is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Juniper is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Damson is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Juniper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Damson and Juniper Physical Information
Damson and Juniper physical information is very important for comparison. Damson height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Juniper height is 30.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Damson and Juniper are as follows:
Damson flower color: Not Available
Damson leaf color: Not Available
Juniper flower color: Blue and Purple
- Juniper leaf color: Green
Care of Damson and Juniper
Care of Damson and Juniper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Damson pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves 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 Damson needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Juniper needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.