Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Tree
Origin
Southern Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Europe, Turkey
Types
Ryukyu Juniper,Gamboa Juniper
-
Habitat
Riverbanks, Sandy areas
hedge rows, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
2-9
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
4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Blue, Purple
Yellow, Green, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Blue Violet, Purple
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Pollution, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Needs less watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, 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
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
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Rust
Aphids, Caterpillars, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Pollution, Variety of soil types
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
Asthma, Mouth itching, Red eyes, wheezing
Asthma, conjunctivitis, Pollen, Rhinitis
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ground Cover
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Perfumes
Skin irritation, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Wildlife
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Diuretic, Gout, Laxative
Cold, Cough, Diarrhea, Hair Loss, Headache, hemorrhoids, Rheumatism, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves
Other Uses
Application in Furniture, Making Perfumes, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Cosmetics, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
JUNIPERUS sabina 'Arcadia'
Carpinus betulus
Common Name
Greek Juniper
Common Hornbeam, European Hornbeam
In German
Wacholder
Hainbuche
In French
Genévrier
charme
In Spanish
Juniperus
carpe
In Greek
Greek Juniper
γαύρος
In Portuguese
Jałowiec
choupo-branco
In Latin
Juniperus
Item carpinus
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cupressaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Cupressoideae
Coryloideae
Season and Care of Juniper and Hornbeam
Season and care of Juniper and Hornbeam is important to know. While considering everything about Juniper and Hornbeam Care, growing season is an essential factor. Juniper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Hornbeam season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Juniper is Loam, Sand and for Hornbeam is Loam while the PH of soil for Juniper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Hornbeam is Acidic, Neutral.
Juniper and Hornbeam Physical Information
Juniper and Hornbeam physical information is very important for comparison. Juniper height is 30.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Hornbeam height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Juniper and Hornbeam are as follows:
Juniper flower color: Blue and Purple
Juniper leaf color: Green
Hornbeam flower color: Yellow, Green and Orange Red
- Hornbeam leaf color: Light Green
Care of Juniper and Hornbeam
Care of Juniper and Hornbeam 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 Hornbeam pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Hornbeam needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.