Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Southern Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Argentina, Chile
Types
Ryukyu Juniper,Gamboa Juniper
not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Riverbanks, Sandy areas
Subtropical forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
7-11
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
H1, H2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Blue, Purple
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Blue Violet, Purple
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Tip cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Needs less watering
Allow to dry out slightly between 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, Alkaline
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Rust
Anthracnose, Branch Droop, Root rot, Yellow Leaves
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Not Available
Allergy
Asthma, Mouth itching, Red eyes, wheezing
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ground Cover
Showy Purposes, Used as Christmas tree
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Perfumes
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Diuretic, Gout, Laxative
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Whole plant
Other Uses
Application in Furniture, Making Perfumes, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Used in Furniture, Useful for shade
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Feature Plant
Botanical Name
JUNIPERUS sabina 'Arcadia'
ARAUCARIA araucana
Common Name
Greek Juniper
Monkey Tail Tree, Chilean Pine, Pehuén
In Hindi
Aaraar
Monkey Puzzle Tree
In German
Wacholder
Chilenische Araukarie
In French
Genévrier
Araucaria du Chili
In Spanish
Juniperus
araucaria o pehuén
In Greek
Greek Juniper
Monkey Puzzle Tree
In Portuguese
Jałowiec
Monkey Puzzle Tree
In Polish
Juniperus
Araukaria chilijska
In Latin
Juniperus
Monkey Puzzle Tree
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Pinophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Cupressaceae
Araucariaceae
Genus
Juniperus
Araucaria
Clade
Not Available
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Cupressoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Juniper and Monkey Puzzle Tree
Season and care of Juniper and Monkey Puzzle Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Juniper and Monkey Puzzle Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Juniper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Monkey Puzzle Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Juniper is Loam, Sand and for Monkey Puzzle Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Juniper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Monkey Puzzle Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Juniper and Monkey Puzzle Tree Physical Information
Juniper and Monkey Puzzle Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Juniper height is 30.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Monkey Puzzle Tree height is 1,520.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Juniper and Monkey Puzzle Tree are as follows:
Juniper flower color: Blue and Purple
Juniper leaf color: Green
Monkey Puzzle Tree flower color: Green
- Monkey Puzzle Tree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Juniper and Monkey Puzzle Tree
Care of Juniper and Monkey Puzzle Tree 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 Monkey Puzzle Tree pruning is done 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 Monkey Puzzle Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
