Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Ornamental Plants, Shrubs
Origin
Southern Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Eastern Europe, Western Asia
Types
Ryukyu Juniper,Gamboa Juniper
Kochia Indica, Neokochia californica
Habitat
Riverbanks, Sandy areas
gardens, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
3-11
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
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Blue, Purple
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Blue Violet, Purple
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Gray Green, Burgundy, Crimson
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
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
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Cutting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Needs less watering
occasional watering once established, Requires consistently moist soil
In Summer
Moderate
Moderate
In Spring
Alternate Days
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Loamy, Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Bright direct sunlight
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Rust
Aphids, Mosquito
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Butterflies, Leaf Hoppers
Allergy
Asthma, Mouth itching, Red eyes, wheezing
Eye irritation, Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ground Cover
Beautification, Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Perfumes
For treating wrinkles, Making cosmetics, Removes dandruff, Skin cleanser
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Wildlife
Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Diuretic, Gout, Laxative
Diabetes, Hypotensive, Obesity
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.
Cattle Fodder, Sauces, Traditional medicine, Used for fragrance, 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
Groundcover
Botanical Name
JUNIPERUS sabina 'Arcadia'
BASSIA scoparia
Common Name
Greek Juniper
Burningbush, Kochia
In Hindi
Aaraar
Bassia scoparia
In German
Wacholder
Besen-Radmelde
In French
Genévrier
Bassia scoparia
In Spanish
Juniperus
Kochia scoparia
In Greek
Greek Juniper
Bassia scoparia
In Portuguese
Jałowiec
Bassia scoparia
In Polish
Juniperus
Mietelnik żakula
In Latin
Juniperus
Bassia scoparia
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Pinales
Caryophyllales
Family
Cupressaceae
Chenopodiaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Subfamily
Cupressoideae
Camphorosmoideae
Season and Care of Juniper and Kochia
Season and care of Juniper and Kochia is important to know. While considering everything about Juniper and Kochia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Juniper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Kochia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Juniper is Loam, Sand and for Kochia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Juniper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Kochia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Juniper and Kochia Physical Information
Juniper and Kochia physical information is very important for comparison. Juniper height is 30.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Kochia height is 120.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Juniper and Kochia are as follows:
Care of Juniper and Kochia
Care of Juniper and Kochia 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 Kochia pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness and Remove dead branches. In summer Juniper needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Kochia needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering.