Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Southern Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Canada
Types
Ryukyu Juniper,Gamboa Juniper
Evergreen Conifer
Habitat
Riverbanks, Sandy areas
Mountains, subtropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
2-7
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
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Spreading
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Blue, Purple
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Blue Violet, Purple
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Grafting
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, 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
Aphids, Canker, Needle rust, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Butterflies, Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Asthma, Mouth itching, Red eyes, wheezing
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ground Cover
Showy Purposes, Used as Christmas tree
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Perfumes
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Environmental Uses
Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Wildlife
Air purification, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Diuretic, Gout, Laxative
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Inner Bark, Seeds
Other Uses
Application in Furniture, Making Perfumes, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Paper pulp, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
JUNIPERUS sabina 'Arcadia'
PICEA glauca var. albertiana 'Conica'
Common Name
Greek Juniper
Dwarf Alberta Spruce
In Hindi
Aaraar
Dwarf Alberta Spruce
In German
Wacholder
Dwarf Alberta Fichte
In French
Genévrier
Dwarf Alberta Spruce
In Spanish
Juniperus
Enano Alberta Spruce
In Greek
Greek Juniper
Νάνος Αλμπέρτα Spruce
In Portuguese
Jałowiec
Anão Alberta Spruce
In Polish
Juniperus
Dwarf Alberta Spruce
In Latin
Juniperus
Spruce Alberta Nane
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Cupressaceae
Pinaceae
Subfamily
Cupressoideae
Piceoideae
Season and Care of Juniper and Dwarf Alberta Spruce
Season and care of Juniper and Dwarf Alberta Spruce is important to know. While considering everything about Juniper and Dwarf Alberta Spruce Care, growing season is an essential factor. Juniper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Dwarf Alberta Spruce season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Juniper is Loam, Sand and for Dwarf Alberta Spruce is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Juniper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Dwarf Alberta Spruce is Acidic, Neutral.
Juniper and Dwarf Alberta Spruce Physical Information
Juniper and Dwarf Alberta Spruce physical information is very important for comparison. Juniper height is 30.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Dwarf Alberta Spruce height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Juniper and Dwarf Alberta Spruce are as follows:
Juniper flower color: Blue and Purple
Juniper leaf color: Green
Dwarf Alberta Spruce flower color:
- Dwarf Alberta Spruce leaf color: Light Green and Gray Green
Care of Juniper and Dwarf Alberta Spruce
Care of Juniper and Dwarf Alberta Spruce 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 Dwarf Alberta Spruce 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 Dwarf Alberta Spruce needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.