Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Tree
Origin
Southern Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Eastern Europe, Western Asia
Types
Ryukyu Juniper,Gamboa Juniper
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Habitat
Riverbanks, Sandy areas
disturbed sites, Forest edges, gardens, Open Forest, Roadsides, Swamps, Urban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
3-7
Sunset Zone
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
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Blue, Purple
Light Green, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Blue Violet, Purple
Red, Crimson
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Red, Orange, Gold, Crimson
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Pollution, Salt, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Layering, Leaf Cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Needs less watering
Keep ground moist, Medium, Requires consistently moist soil
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Alternate Days
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Keep Slightly Dry
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Pruning in early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Bonsai
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Rust
Aphids, Borers, Honey fungus, Red blotch, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Pollution, Salt, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Deers, Rabbits, Squirrels
Allergy
Asthma, Mouth itching, Red eyes, wheezing
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ground Cover
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Perfumes
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Environmental Uses
Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Wildlife
Agroforestry, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Diuretic, Gout, Laxative
Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Application in Furniture, Making Perfumes, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
As a tea substitute, Florist trade and landscaping, Food for animals, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Street Trees
Botanical Name
JUNIPERUS sabina 'Arcadia'
Acer ginnala
Common Name
Greek Juniper
Amur Maple
In Hindi
Aaraar
अमुर मेपल
In German
Wacholder
Amur-Ahorn
In French
Genévrier
érable de l'Amour
In Spanish
Juniperus
arce de Amur
In Greek
Greek Juniper
Amur Maple
In Portuguese
Jałowiec
de bordo amur
In Polish
Juniperus
klon amur
In Latin
Juniperus
amur acernis
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cupressaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Cupressoideae
Hippocastanoideae
Season and Care of Juniper and Amur Maple
Season and care of Juniper and Amur Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Juniper and Amur Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Juniper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Amur Maple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Juniper is Loam, Sand and for Amur Maple is Loam while the PH of soil for Juniper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Amur Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Juniper and Amur Maple Physical Information
Juniper and Amur Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Juniper height is 30.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Amur Maple height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Juniper and Amur Maple are as follows:
Juniper flower color: Blue and Purple
Juniper leaf color: Green
Amur Maple flower color: Light Green and Ivory
- Amur Maple leaf color: Green
Care of Juniper and Amur Maple
Care of Juniper and Amur Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Juniper pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and Amur Maple pruning is done Pruning in early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Juniper needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Amur Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Keep Slightly Dry.