Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Tree
Origin
Southern Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada, Mexico
Types
Ryukyu Juniper,Gamboa Juniper
Plains Cottonwood, Rio Grande cottonwood
Habitat
Riverbanks, Sandy areas
bottomlands, Floodplain, Hardwood forests, Riverbanks
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
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Blue, Purple
Red, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Blue Violet, Purple
White
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Toothed curved and flat petiole
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Fall
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Needs less watering
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply, Water more in summer
In Summer
Moderate
Ample Water
In Spring
Alternate Days
Ample Water
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
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Remove dead branches, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Rust
Aphids, Borers, Caterpillars, Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flowers
Insignificant
None
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Not Available
Allergy
Asthma, Mouth itching, Red eyes, wheezing
Hay fever, Headache, Runny nose, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ground Cover
Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Perfumes
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Wildlife
Air purification, Forms dense stands, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Diuretic, Gout, Laxative
Anodyne, Anthelmintic, anti-inflammatory, Febrifuge
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Inner Bark, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Application in Furniture, Making Perfumes, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Biomass for fuel, Used as firewood, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
JUNIPERUS sabina 'Arcadia'
POPULUS deltoides
Common Name
Greek Juniper
Eastern Cottonwood
In Hindi
Aaraar
Eastern Cottonwood
In German
Wacholder
Eastern Cottonwood
In French
Genévrier
Cottonwood Orient
In Spanish
Juniperus
Cottonwood del Este
In Greek
Greek Juniper
Ανατολική Cottonwood
In Portuguese
Jałowiec
Cottonwood Oriental
In Polish
Juniperus
Eastern Cottonwood
In Latin
Juniperus
Orientalium Poplar
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Dicotyledonae
Family
Cupressaceae
Salicaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Cupressoideae
Salicoideae
Season and Care of Juniper and Eastern Cottonwood
Season and care of Juniper and Eastern Cottonwood is important to know. While considering everything about Juniper and Eastern Cottonwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Juniper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Eastern Cottonwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Juniper is Loam, Sand and for Eastern Cottonwood is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Juniper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Eastern Cottonwood is Acidic, Neutral.
Juniper and Eastern Cottonwood Physical Information
Juniper and Eastern Cottonwood physical information is very important for comparison. Juniper height is 30.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Eastern Cottonwood height is 3,050.00 cm and width 2,130.00 cm. The color specification of Juniper and Eastern Cottonwood are as follows:
Juniper flower color: Blue and Purple
Juniper leaf color: Green
Eastern Cottonwood flower color: Red and Green
- Eastern Cottonwood leaf color: Green and Gray
Care of Juniper and Eastern Cottonwood
Care of Juniper and Eastern Cottonwood 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 Eastern Cottonwood pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove hanging branches. In summer Juniper needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Eastern Cottonwood needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.