Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India, China
North America
Types
Tropical Fruit Tree
-
Habitat
Subtropical forests, Tropical Forests
Deciduous forests, Rocky areas, rocky outcrops
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
3-7
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
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
Narrow Upright/Fastigiate
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Yellow green, Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong or Lanceolate
Scale-like imbricate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Spring, Late Winter, Mid Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Does not require water in summer, Keep the Soil well drained, Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Put diluted fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Chlorosis, Susceptible to insect pests and moulds
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
-
Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bonsai, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antidiabetic, Antifungal, antimicrobial, Astringent, Expectorant
Appetizer, Diaphoretic, Disinfectant, Diuretic, Hemostatic, Laxative, Sedative, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Fruits, Leaves, Shoots
Other Uses
Jam, Jelly, used in Indian cuisine in curries
Air freshner, Pesticide, Repellent, Shelterbelt, Showy Purposes, Wax, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
DILLENIA indica
JUNIPERUS scopulorum 'Skyrocket'
Common Name
Chulta, Elephant Apple
Skyrocket Juniper
In Hindi
Elephant Apple
skyrocket juniper
In German
Elefant von Apple
die Höhe schnellen Wacholder
In French
Elephant d'Apple
monter en flèche genévrier
In Spanish
El elefante de Apple
dispararse enebro
In Greek
ελέφαντας της Apple
ανεβάσει στα ύψη αρκεύθου
In Portuguese
Elefante da Apple
foguete zimbro
In Polish
Słoń Jabłko
jałowiec Skyrocket
In Latin
Elephant Apple
skyrocket iuniperorum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Pinophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Order
Dilleniales
Pinales
Family
Dilleniaceae
Cupressaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
-
Subfamily
-
Cupressoideae
Season and Care of Elephant Apple and Skyrocket Juniper
Season and care of Elephant Apple and Skyrocket Juniper is important to know. While considering everything about Elephant Apple and Skyrocket Juniper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Elephant Apple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Skyrocket Juniper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Elephant Apple is Loam, Sand and for Skyrocket Juniper is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Elephant Apple is Acidic, Neutral and for Skyrocket Juniper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Elephant Apple and Skyrocket Juniper Physical Information
Elephant Apple and Skyrocket Juniper physical information is very important for comparison. Elephant Apple height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,370.00 cm whereas Skyrocket Juniper height is 460.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Elephant Apple and Skyrocket Juniper are as follows:
Elephant Apple flower color: Ivory
Elephant Apple leaf color: Dark Green
Skyrocket Juniper flower color:
- Skyrocket Juniper leaf color: Blue Green
Care of Elephant Apple and Skyrocket Juniper
Care of Elephant Apple and Skyrocket Juniper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Elephant Apple pruning is done Remove dead branches and Skyrocket Juniper pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Elephant Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Skyrocket Juniper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.