Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Fruit
Origin
Southern Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Western Asia
Types
Ryukyu Juniper,Gamboa Juniper
Goldrush apple tree, Gala apple tree, Fuji apple tree
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Riverbanks, Sandy areas
Fertile bottom land
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
5-9
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, 10, 11
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Blue, Purple
White, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Blue Violet, Purple
Dark Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Light Yellow, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Needs less watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Alternate Days
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Remove crossing or rubbing branches, Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Rust
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Bees, Birds, Wildlife
Allergy
Asthma, Mouth itching, Red eyes, wheezing
Abdominal pain, Urticaria, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ground Cover
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Perfumes
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Wildlife
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Diuretic, Gout, Laxative
High cholestrol, Indigestion, Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin A, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Application in Furniture, Making Perfumes, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Added to salads, Food for animals
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
JUNIPERUS sabina 'Arcadia'
MALUS domestica 'Arkansas Black'
Common Name
Greek Juniper
Apple, Arkansas Black Apple, Cooking Apple, Eating Apple
In Hindi
Aaraar
Arkansas Black Apple
Tree
In German
Wacholder
Arkansas Schwarz Apple
Baum
In French
Genévrier
Arkansas noir d'Apple
Arbre
In Spanish
Juniperus
Arkansas Negro de Apple
Árbol
In Greek
Greek Juniper
Αρκάνσας Μαύρο της Apple
Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Jałowiec
Arkansas Preto da Apple
Árvore
In Polish
Juniperus
Arkansas Czarny jabłko
Drzewo
In Latin
Juniperus
Texas Niger Apple
Arbor
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Not Available
Class
Pinopsida
Not Available
Family
Cupressaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Cupressoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Juniper and Arkansas Black Apple
Season and care of Juniper and Arkansas Black Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Juniper and Arkansas Black Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Juniper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Arkansas Black Apple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Juniper is Loam, Sand and for Arkansas Black Apple is Loam while the PH of soil for Juniper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Arkansas Black Apple is Acidic, Neutral.
Juniper and Arkansas Black Apple Physical Information
Juniper and Arkansas Black Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Juniper height is 30.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Arkansas Black Apple height is 180.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Juniper and Arkansas Black Apple are as follows:
Juniper flower color: Blue and Purple
Juniper leaf color: Green
Arkansas Black Apple flower color: White and Pink
- Arkansas Black Apple leaf color: Green
Care of Juniper and Arkansas Black Apple
Care of Juniper and Arkansas Black Apple 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 Arkansas Black Apple pruning is done Remove crossing or rubbing branches, Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Juniper needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Arkansas Black Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.