Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Tree
Origin
Southern Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada, Central America
Types
Ryukyu Juniper,Gamboa Juniper
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Habitat
Riverbanks, Sandy areas
Canyons, Dry areas, fencerows, Floodplains, Moist Soils, Old fields, open Woodlands, riparian zones, Roadsides, Thickets, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
3-9
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
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Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Blue, Purple
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Blue Violet, Purple
Dark Red, Dark Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Orange
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
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Leaf Shape
Needle like
Oblanceolate , Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Fall
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Root Division, Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Needs less watering
Average Water Needs
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Rust
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma, Mouth itching, Red eyes, wheezing
coma, dilation of pupils, Gastric, Respiratory problems, weakness
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ground Cover
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Perfumes
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Environmental Uses
Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Wildlife
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Diuretic, Gout, Laxative
Cough, Sedative, Tonic
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.
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
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, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
JUNIPERUS sabina 'Arcadia'
PRUNUS serotina
Common Name
Greek Juniper
Black Cherry
In Hindi
Aaraar
ब्लैक चेरी का पेड़
In German
Wacholder
Schwarz Kirschbaum
In French
Genévrier
Noir Cherry Tree
In Spanish
Juniperus
Negro del cerezo
In Greek
Greek Juniper
Μαύρο Cherry Tree
In Portuguese
Jałowiec
Árvore de cereja preta
In Polish
Juniperus
Czarny Cherry Tree
In Latin
Juniperus
Prunus serotina ligno
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cupressaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Cupressoideae
Prunoideae
Season and Care of Juniper and Black Cherry
Season and care of Juniper and Black Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Juniper and Black Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Juniper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Black Cherry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Juniper is Loam, Sand and for Black Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Juniper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Black Cherry is Acidic, Neutral.
Juniper and Black Cherry Physical Information
Juniper and Black Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Juniper height is 30.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Black Cherry height is 2,438.40 cm and width 914.40 cm. The color specification of Juniper and Black Cherry are as follows:
Juniper flower color: Blue and Purple
Juniper leaf color: Green
Black Cherry flower color: White
- Black Cherry leaf color: Green
Care of Juniper and Black Cherry
Care of Juniper and Black Cherry 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 Black Cherry pruning is done 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 Black Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.