Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
North America, Northeastern United States, North-Central United States, Canada
Southern Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Pinus banksiana
Ryukyu Juniper,Gamboa Juniper
Habitat
Forests, Rocky areas, Rocky Ridges
Riverbanks, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
4-7
Sunset Zone
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
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
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
-
Blue, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Blue Violet, Purple
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Acicular
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting, Tip cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
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, Apply N-P-K, fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Annosus Root Rot, Armillaria mellea, Brown Rot, Red blotch, Tar spot
Red blotch, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil, Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Attracts
Sawfly
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
-
Asthma, Mouth itching, Red eyes, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, Perfumes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
-
Antioxidants, Diuretic, Gout, Laxative
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Stem
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as firewood, Used as fuel, Used in pulpwood and lumber production
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
Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
PINUS banksiana
JUNIPERUS sabina 'Arcadia'
Common Name
grey pine
scrub pine
Greek Juniper
In German
Jack Kiefer
Wacholder
In French
pin gris
Genévrier
In Spanish
jack pine
Juniperus
In Greek
υποδοχή πεύκο
Greek Juniper
In Portuguese
jack pine
Jałowiec
In Polish
sosna Banksa
Juniperus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Pinaceae
Cupressaceae
Subfamily
-
Cupressoideae
Season and Care of Jack Pine and Juniper
Season and care of Jack Pine and Juniper is important to know. While considering everything about Jack Pine and Juniper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jack Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Juniper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Jack Pine is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Juniper is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jack Pine is Acidic, Neutral and for Juniper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Jack Pine and Juniper Physical Information
Jack Pine and Juniper physical information is very important for comparison. Jack Pine height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Juniper height is 30.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Jack Pine and Juniper are as follows:
Care of Jack Pine and Juniper
Care of Jack Pine and Juniper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jack Pine 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 Jack Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Juniper needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.