Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Tree
Origin
Southern Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
China, Japan, Korea
Types
Ryukyu Juniper,Gamboa Juniper
Amanogawa , Shirotae , Shogetsu
Habitat
Riverbanks, Sandy areas
Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
6-8
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
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Spreading
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Blue, Purple
Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Blue Violet, Purple
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Plum
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Gold, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, 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
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, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Needs less watering
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
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
prune to control shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Rust
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Borers, Caterpillars, Scale insects, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Aphids, Birds, Not Available
Allergy
Asthma, Mouth itching, Red eyes, wheezing
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ground Cover
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Cottage Garden, Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Perfumes
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Diuretic, Gout, Laxative
anti viral, Anti-oxidant
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.
Grown for shade, Traditional medicine, Used for fragrance
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, Street Trees
Botanical Name
JUNIPERUS sabina 'Arcadia'
PRUNUS serrulata 'Kwanzan'
Common Name
Greek Juniper
Kwanzan Cherry
In Hindi
Aaraar
Kwanzan Cherry
In German
Wacholder
Kwanzan Cherry
In French
Genévrier
Kwanzan Cherry
In Spanish
Juniperus
Kwanzan Cherry
In Greek
Greek Juniper
Kwanzan Cherry
In Portuguese
Jałowiec
Árvore de cereja
In Polish
Juniperus
Wiśnia drzewa
In Latin
Juniperus
Kwanzan Cherry
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cupressaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Not Available
Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Cupressoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Juniper and Kwanzan Cherry
Season and care of Juniper and Kwanzan Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Juniper and Kwanzan Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Juniper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Kwanzan Cherry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Juniper is Loam, Sand and for Kwanzan Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Juniper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Kwanzan Cherry is Acidic, Neutral.
Juniper and Kwanzan Cherry Physical Information
Juniper and Kwanzan Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Juniper height is 30.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Kwanzan Cherry height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Juniper and Kwanzan Cherry are as follows:
Juniper flower color: Blue and Purple
Juniper leaf color: Green
Kwanzan Cherry flower color: Pink
- Kwanzan Cherry leaf color: Green and Plum
Care of Juniper and Kwanzan Cherry
Care of Juniper and Kwanzan Cherry 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 Kwanzan Cherry pruning is done prune to control shape, 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 Kwanzan Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.