Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India, China
Southern Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Tropical Fruit Tree
Ryukyu Juniper,Gamboa Juniper
Habitat
Subtropical forests, Tropical Forests
Riverbanks, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
4-7
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
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
Ivory
Blue, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Yellow green, Brown
Blue Violet, Purple
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong or Lanceolate
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Fall
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
Put diluted fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Chlorosis, Susceptible to insect pests and moulds
Red blotch, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
-
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
-
Asthma, Mouth itching, Red eyes, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, Perfumes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antidiabetic, Antifungal, antimicrobial, Astringent, Expectorant
Antioxidants, Diuretic, Gout, Laxative
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Jam, Jelly, used in Indian cuisine in curries
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
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
DILLENIA indica
JUNIPERUS sabina 'Arcadia'
Common Name
Chulta, Elephant Apple
Greek Juniper
In Hindi
Elephant Apple
Aaraar
In German
Elefant von Apple
Wacholder
In French
Elephant d'Apple
Genévrier
In Spanish
El elefante de Apple
Juniperus
In Greek
ελέφαντας της Apple
Greek Juniper
In Portuguese
Elefante da Apple
Jałowiec
In Polish
Słoń Jabłko
Juniperus
In Latin
Elephant Apple
Juniperus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Order
Dilleniales
Pinales
Family
Dilleniaceae
Cupressaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
-
Subfamily
-
Cupressoideae
Season and Care of Elephant Apple and Juniper
Season and care of Elephant Apple and Juniper is important to know. While considering everything about Elephant Apple and Juniper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Elephant Apple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Juniper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Elephant Apple is Loam, Sand and for Juniper is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Elephant Apple is Acidic, Neutral and for Juniper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Elephant Apple and Juniper Physical Information
Elephant Apple and Juniper physical information is very important for comparison. Elephant Apple height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,370.00 cm whereas Juniper height is 30.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Elephant Apple and Juniper are as follows:
Elephant Apple flower color: Ivory
Elephant Apple leaf color: Dark Green
Juniper flower color: Blue and Purple
- Juniper leaf color: Green
Care of Elephant Apple and Juniper
Care of Elephant Apple and Juniper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Elephant Apple pruning is done Remove dead branches 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 Elephant Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Juniper needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.