Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
  
Shrubs
  
Origin
Southern Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
  
China
  
Types
Ryukyu Juniper,Gamboa Juniper
  
August Beauty , Kleim’s Hardy, Aimee Yashioka, Radicans, Mystery
  
Habitat
Riverbanks, Sandy areas
  
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
  
8-10
  
AHS Heat Zone
7-1
  
12-8
  
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
  
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Spreading
  
Oval or Rounded
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Blue, Purple
  
White
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Blue Violet, Purple
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
  
Dark Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Needle like
  
Ovate
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Mid Spring, Mid Summer
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun
  
Bright Indirect Sunlight
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Well drained
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Fall
  
Late Spring
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Not Available
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Container, Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Stem Planting, Transplanting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Needs less watering
  
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water twice a day in the initial period
  
In Summer
Moderate
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Alternate Days
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Well drained
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
  
Bright Indirect Sunlight
  
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
  
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune in summer, Prune prior to new growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Rust
  
Bud drop, Powdery mildew, Root rot, Stem canker
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Insignificant
  
Yes
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Double
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
Yes
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
  
Bees
  
Allergy
Asthma, Mouth itching, Red eyes, wheezing
  
Asthma, Headache
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ground Cover
  
Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Perfumes
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Wildlife
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Diuretic, Gout, Laxative
  
Cold, Negativity
  
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
  
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
  
Other Uses
Application in Furniture, Making Perfumes, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
  
Can be made into a herbal tea, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
  
Not Available
  
Botanical Name
JUNIPERUS sabina 'Arcadia'
  
Gardenia
  
Common Name
Greek Juniper
  
Gardenia
  
In Hindi
Aaraar
  
Gardenia
  
In German
Wacholder
  
Gardenie
  
In French
Genévrier
  
Gardénia
  
In Spanish
Juniperus
  
Gardenia
  
In Greek
Greek Juniper
  
γαρδένια
  
In Portuguese
Jałowiec
  
gardênia
  
In Polish
Juniperus
  
Gardenia
  
In Latin
Juniperus
  
Gardenia
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Coniferophyta
  
Tracheophyta
  
Class
Pinopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Pinales
  
Gentianales
  
Family
Cupressaceae
  
Rubiaceae
  
Genus
Juniperus
  
Gardenia
  
Clade
Not Available
  
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Gardenieae
  
Subfamily
Cupressoideae
  
Ixoroideae
  
Season and Care of Juniper and Gardenia
Season and care of Juniper and Gardenia is important to know. While considering everything about Juniper and Gardenia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Juniper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Gardenia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Juniper is Loam, Sand and for Gardenia is Well drained while the PH of soil for Juniper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Gardenia is Acidic.
Juniper and Gardenia Physical Information
Juniper and Gardenia physical information is very important for comparison. Juniper height is 30.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Gardenia height is 26.25 cm and width 5.24 cm. The color specification of Juniper and Gardenia are as follows:
Juniper flower color: Blue and Purple
Juniper leaf color: Green
Gardenia flower color: White
- Gardenia leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Juniper and Gardenia
Care of Juniper and Gardenia 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 Gardenia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune in summer, Prune prior to new growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Juniper needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Gardenia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.