Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Herbs, Shrubs
Origin
Southern Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Australia, South America
Types
Ryukyu Juniper,Gamboa Juniper
Adams Elderberry, Black Beauty Elderberry, Black Lace Elderberry, Johns Elderberry, Nova Elderberry
Habitat
Riverbanks, Sandy areas
Farms, Homesteads, Near organic waste disposal
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
4-8
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
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Blue, Purple
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Blue Violet, Purple
Purple, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Early Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Fall
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Needs less watering
Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Alternate Days
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in winter, Prune ocassionally, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Rust
Canker, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Stem spot, Tomato Ringspot Virus
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
Birds
Allergy
Asthma, Mouth itching, Red eyes, wheezing
Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ground Cover
-
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Perfumes
-
Environmental Uses
Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Diuretic, Gout, Laxative
constipation, Fever, Heart problems, High cholestrol, HIV/AIDS, Nerve pain, swine flu
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Application in Furniture, Making Perfumes, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
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Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
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Botanical Name
JUNIPERUS sabina 'Arcadia'
Sambucus nigra
Common Name
Greek Juniper
Elderberry
In Hindi
Aaraar
Elderberry
In German
Wacholder
Holunderbeere
In French
Genévrier
Sureau
In Spanish
Juniperus
Saúco
In Greek
Greek Juniper
Elderberry
In Portuguese
Jałowiec
Sabugueiro
In Polish
Juniperus
Bez czarny
In Latin
Juniperus
Elderberry
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cupressaceae
Adoxaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Cupressoideae
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Season and Care of Juniper and Elderberry
Season and care of Juniper and Elderberry is important to know. While considering everything about Juniper and Elderberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Juniper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Elderberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Juniper is Loam, Sand and for Elderberry is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Juniper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Elderberry is Slightly Acidic.
Juniper and Elderberry Physical Information
Juniper and Elderberry physical information is very important for comparison. Juniper height is 30.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Elderberry height is 9.00 cm and width 8.00 cm. The color specification of Juniper and Elderberry are as follows:
Juniper flower color: Blue and Purple
Juniper leaf color: Green
Elderberry flower color: White
- Elderberry leaf color: Green
Care of Juniper and Elderberry
Care of Juniper and Elderberry 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 Elderberry pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in winter, Prune ocassionally and Remove deadheads. In summer Juniper needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Elderberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.