Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Tree
Origin
Southern Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Types
Ryukyu Juniper,Gamboa Juniper
shadbush, wild plum
Habitat
Riverbanks, Sandy areas
Swamps, Thickets, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
4-9
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
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Blue, Purple
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Blue Violet, Purple
Red, Violet, Plum
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Red, Orange, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Needs less watering
occasional watering once established
In Summer
Moderate
Drought Tolerant
In Spring
Alternate Days
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
No need to prune, Prune if you want to improve plant shape
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Rust
Bacterial leaf spot, Beetles, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Birds, Deers, Hoverflies
Allergy
Asthma, Mouth itching, Red eyes, wheezing
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ground Cover
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Perfumes
Improve skin condition, Not Available, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Wildlife
Agroforestry, Food for animals, Food for birds, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Diuretic, Gout, Laxative
Diarrhea, Gastrointestinal disorders, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Application in Furniture, Making Perfumes, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Food for animals, 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
Edible, Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
JUNIPERUS sabina 'Arcadia'
AMELANCHIER arborea
Common Name
Greek Juniper
Common Serviceberry, Downy Serviceberry, Juneberry, Shadbush
In Hindi
Aaraar
Juneberry
In German
Wacholder
Felsenbirnen
In French
Genévrier
Amélanchier
In Spanish
Juniperus
Amelanchier
In Greek
Greek Juniper
Juneberry
In Portuguese
Jałowiec
Amelanchier
In Polish
Juniperus
Świdośliwa
In Latin
Juniperus
Amelanchier
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cupressaceae
Rosaceae
Genus
Juniperus
Amelanchier
Clade
Not Available
Dicotyledonous
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Cupressoideae
Malvoideae
Season and Care of Juniper and Juneberry
Season and care of Juniper and Juneberry is important to know. While considering everything about Juniper and Juneberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Juniper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Juneberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Juniper is Loam, Sand and for Juneberry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Juniper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Juneberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Juniper and Juneberry Physical Information
Juniper and Juneberry physical information is very important for comparison. Juniper height is 30.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Juneberry height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Juniper and Juneberry are as follows:
Juniper flower color: Blue and Purple
Juniper leaf color: Green
Juneberry flower color: White
- Juneberry leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Juniper and Juneberry
Care of Juniper and Juneberry 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 Juneberry pruning is done No need to prune and Prune if you want to improve plant shape. In summer Juniper needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Juneberry needs Drought Tolerant and in winter, it needs Less Watering.