Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
China, Korea
Southern Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Not Available
Ryukyu Juniper,Gamboa Juniper
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
All sorts of environments, Fertile bottom land, Well Drained
Riverbanks, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
4-7
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22
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
White, Pink, Rose
Blue, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow
Blue Violet, Purple
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Light Yellow, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Aristate
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Does not require lot of watering, Water more frequently during periods of extreme drought
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
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 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
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Red blotch, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
Asthma, Mouth itching, Red eyes, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Acne, Perfumes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
antimicrobial, Gastrointestinal disorders, Ulcers
Antioxidants, Diuretic, Gout, Laxative
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Sauces, Sometimes used for making wine
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
Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
PRUNUS mume
JUNIPERUS sabina 'Arcadia'
Common Name
Japanese Apricot
Greek Juniper
In Hindi
जापानी खुबानी
Aaraar
In German
japanische Aprikose
Wacholder
In French
abricot japonais
Genévrier
In Spanish
albaricoque japonés
Juniperus
In Greek
Ιαπωνικά Βερίκοκο
Greek Juniper
In Portuguese
Apricot japonês
Jałowiec
In Polish
japońska morela
Juniperus
In Latin
Persicum Italica
Juniperus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Cupressaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Cupressoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Japanese Apricot and Juniper
Season and care of Japanese Apricot and Juniper is important to know. While considering everything about Japanese Apricot and Juniper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Japanese Apricot season is Spring and Winter and Juniper season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Japanese Apricot is Clay, Loam and for Juniper is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Japanese Apricot is Acidic, Neutral and for Juniper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Japanese Apricot and Juniper Physical Information
Japanese Apricot and Juniper physical information is very important for comparison. Japanese Apricot height is 550.00 cm and width 550.00 cm whereas Juniper height is 30.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Japanese Apricot and Juniper are as follows:
Japanese Apricot flower color: White, Pink and Rose
Japanese Apricot leaf color: Green
Juniper flower color: Blue and Purple
- Juniper leaf color: Green
Care of Japanese Apricot and Juniper
Care of Japanese Apricot and Juniper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Japanese Apricot 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 Japanese Apricot needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Juniper needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.