Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Perennial
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Europe
China, Japan
Types
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Juniperus Communis, Juniperus brevifolia, Juniperus brevifolia
Habitat
dry rocky watercourses
Sandy areas, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
3-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
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
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Blue Violet, Lavender, Purple, White
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Sea Green
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Sea Green
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Sea Green
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate to elliptical
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial 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
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
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Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Rhizome division
Rooted stem cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Needs very little water
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune back the growing tips, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Billbugs, Borers, Fungal leaf spots
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Wildlife
Allergy
Gastric disturbances, Skin irritation
Headache, Itchiness, Pain and fatigue, Pollen, Rhinitis, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Borders, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Juice of fresh root used for treatment of dropsy
Antibacterial, Arthritis, Eczema, Psoriasis, Rheumatism, Snakebite
Part of Plant Used
Root
-
Other Uses
Making Perfumes, Used as a flavouring in food
Used as essential oil
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
Iris germanica
JUNIPERUS chinensis 'Blue Point'
Common Name
German Iris
Blue point juniper
In Hindi
German Iris
Blue point juniper tree
In German
German Iris
Blauer Punkt Wacholder
In French
German Iris
Point bleu genévrier
In Spanish
German Iris
enebro punto azul
In Greek
German Iris
δέντρο αρκεύθου μπλε σημείο
In Portuguese
German Iris
zimbro do ponto azul
In Polish
German Iris
Niebieski punkt drzewa jałowca
In Latin
German Iris
Blue Point juniperi:
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Pinophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Pinopsida
Order
Asparagales
Pinales
Family
Iridaceae
Cupressaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
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Season and Care of German Iris and Blue Point Juniper
Season and care of German Iris and Blue Point Juniper is important to know. While considering everything about German Iris and Blue Point Juniper Care, growing season is an essential factor. German Iris season is Spring and Summer and Blue Point Juniper season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for German Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Blue Point Juniper is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for German Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Blue Point Juniper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
German Iris and Blue Point Juniper Physical Information
German Iris and Blue Point Juniper physical information is very important for comparison. German Iris height is 71.10 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Blue Point Juniper height is 365.76 cm and width 243.84 cm. The color specification of German Iris and Blue Point Juniper are as follows:
German Iris flower color: Blue Violet, Lavender, Purple and White
German Iris leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Blue Point Juniper flower color:
- Blue Point Juniper leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of German Iris and Blue Point Juniper
Care of German Iris and Blue Point Juniper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. German Iris pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Blue Point Juniper pruning is done Prune back the growing tips, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer German Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Blue Point Juniper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.