Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Tree
Origin
Southern Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
South America, Brazil
Types
Ryukyu Juniper,Gamboa Juniper
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Habitat
Riverbanks, Sandy areas
coastal environs
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
10-12
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, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Blue, Purple
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Blue Violet, Purple
Red, Crimson
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green, Burgundy
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Broadly Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Fall
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Needs less watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
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
In late autumn, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Rust
Aphids, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma, Mouth itching, Red eyes, wheezing
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ground Cover
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Perfumes
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Environmental Uses
Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Diuretic, Gout, Laxative
Analgesic, Antitumor
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Application in Furniture, Making Perfumes, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
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
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
JUNIPERUS sabina 'Arcadia'
EUGENIA uniflora
Common Name
Greek Juniper
Brazilian Cherry, Pitanga, Surinam Cherry
In German
Wacholder
Pitanga
In French
Genévrier
Pitanga
In Spanish
Juniperus
Pitanga
In Greek
Greek Juniper
Pitanga
In Portuguese
Jałowiec
Pitanga
In Polish
Juniperus
Pitanga
In Latin
Juniperus
Pitanga
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cupressaceae
Myrtaceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Cupressoideae
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Season and Care of Juniper and Pitanga
Season and care of Juniper and Pitanga is important to know. While considering everything about Juniper and Pitanga Care, growing season is an essential factor. Juniper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pitanga season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Juniper is Loam, Sand and for Pitanga is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Juniper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pitanga is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Juniper and Pitanga Physical Information
Juniper and Pitanga physical information is very important for comparison. Juniper height is 30.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Pitanga height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Juniper and Pitanga are as follows:
Juniper flower color: Blue and Purple
Juniper leaf color: Green
Pitanga flower color: White
- Pitanga leaf color: Green, Light Green and Copper
Care of Juniper and Pitanga
Care of Juniper and Pitanga 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 Pitanga pruning is done In late autumn, 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 Pitanga needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.