Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Hybrid origin, Southwestern United States
Southern Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Not Available
Ryukyu Juniper,Gamboa Juniper
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
riparian zones, Semi desert, Upland
Riverbanks, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
4-7
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14
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
Spreading
Spreading
Flower Color
White
Blue, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
creamy white
Blue Violet, Purple
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Oblanceolate , Ovate
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut back old stems to the ground, 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
can go long without fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Red blotch, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Heat And Humidity
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Unknown
Asthma, Mouth itching, Red eyes, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Beautification, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Acne, Perfumes
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, cholesterol-lowering
Antioxidants, Diuretic, Gout, Laxative
Part of Plant Used
Twigs
Fruits
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea
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
Groundcover
Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
BACCHARIS 'Centennial'
JUNIPERUS sabina 'Arcadia'
Common Name
desert broom , broom baccharis , greasewood
Greek Juniper
In Hindi
desert broom
Aaraar
In German
Wüste Besen
Wacholder
In French
desert broom
Genévrier
In Spanish
escoba del desierto
Juniperus
In Greek
desert broom
Greek Juniper
In Portuguese
vassoura do deserto
Jałowiec
In Polish
desert broom
Juniperus
In Latin
desert broom
Juniperus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Cupressaceae
Genus
Baccharis
Juniperus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Astereae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Cupressoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Desert Broom and Juniper
Season and care of Desert Broom and Juniper is important to know. While considering everything about Desert Broom and Juniper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Desert Broom season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Juniper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Desert Broom is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Juniper is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Desert Broom is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Juniper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Desert Broom and Juniper Physical Information
Desert Broom and Juniper physical information is very important for comparison. Desert Broom height is 60.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Juniper height is 30.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Desert Broom and Juniper are as follows:
Desert Broom flower color: White
Desert Broom leaf color: Green
Juniper flower color: Blue and Purple
- Juniper leaf color: Green
Care of Desert Broom and Juniper
Care of Desert Broom and Juniper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Desert Broom pruning is done Cut back old stems to the ground, 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 Desert Broom needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Juniper needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.