Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Tree
Origin
Southern Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Eastern Africa, Middle Africa
Types
Ryukyu Juniper,Gamboa Juniper
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Riverbanks, Sandy areas
Broad-Leaved Forests, Open areas, Suburban areas, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
9-11
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
H1, H2, 8, 9, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Blue, Purple
Light Green, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Blue Violet, Purple
Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
Asthma, Mouth itching, Red eyes, wheezing
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ground Cover
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Perfumes
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Diuretic, Gout, Laxative
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Bark
Other Uses
Application in Furniture, Making Perfumes, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Wood is used for making furniture, Wood log is used in making fences
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, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
JUNIPERUS sabina 'Arcadia'
AFROCARPUS gracilior
Common Name
Greek Juniper
East African Yellowwood, Fern Pine
In Hindi
Aaraar
फर्न पाइन
In German
Wacholder
Fern Pinien
In French
Genévrier
pin Fern
In Spanish
Juniperus
pino helecho
In Greek
Greek Juniper
Fern πεύκο
In Portuguese
Jałowiec
pinho Fern
In Polish
Juniperus
Fern sosna
In Latin
Juniperus
Fern pinus
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Not Available
Class
Pinopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Cupressaceae
Podocarpaceae
Genus
Juniperus
Afrocarpus
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Cupressoideae
Faboideae
Season and Care of Juniper and Fern Pine
Season and care of Juniper and Fern Pine is important to know. While considering everything about Juniper and Fern Pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Juniper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Fern Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Juniper is Loam, Sand and for Fern Pine is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Juniper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Fern Pine is Acidic, Neutral.
Juniper and Fern Pine Physical Information
Juniper and Fern Pine physical information is very important for comparison. Juniper height is 30.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Fern Pine height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Juniper and Fern Pine are as follows:
Juniper flower color: Blue and Purple
Juniper leaf color: Green
Fern Pine flower color: Light Green and Tan
- Fern Pine leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Juniper and Fern Pine
Care of Juniper and Fern Pine 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 Fern Pine 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 Fern Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.