Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Tree
Origin
Southern Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Ryukyu Juniper,Gamboa Juniper
Northern shagbark hickory, Southern shagbark hickory
Habitat
Riverbanks, Sandy areas
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
4-8
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
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Blue, Purple
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Blue Violet, Purple
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Needs less watering
Average Water Needs
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full 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
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Rust
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Trunk Rot, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Mice, Red and Gray Squirrels
Allergy
Asthma, Mouth itching, Red eyes, wheezing
breathing problems, Mouth itching, Sore Throat, Swelling, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ground Cover
-
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Perfumes
Moisturizing
Environmental Uses
Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Diuretic, Gout, Laxative
Analgesic, Antirheumatic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Sap, Seeds
Other Uses
Application in Furniture, Making Perfumes, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Used as an excellent fuel, Used in pies, cakes, Used to make yellow dye, used to prepare nut milk
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Edible, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
JUNIPERUS sabina 'Arcadia'
CARYA ovata
Common Name
Greek Juniper
Shagbark Hickory
In Hindi
Aaraar
Shagbark Hickory
In German
Wacholder
Shagbark Hickory
In French
Genévrier
Caryer ovale
In Spanish
Juniperus
Shagbark Hickory
In Greek
Greek Juniper
Shagbark Hickory
In Portuguese
Jałowiec
Shagbark Hickory
In Polish
Juniperus
ORZESZNIK PIĘCIOLISTKOWY
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Pinales
Juglandales
Family
Cupressaceae
Juglandaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Cupressoideae
Juglandoideae
Season and Care of Juniper and Shagbark Hickory
Season and care of Juniper and Shagbark Hickory is important to know. While considering everything about Juniper and Shagbark Hickory Care, growing season is an essential factor. Juniper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Shagbark Hickory season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Juniper is Loam, Sand and for Shagbark Hickory is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Juniper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Shagbark Hickory is Acidic, Neutral.
Juniper and Shagbark Hickory Physical Information
Juniper and Shagbark Hickory physical information is very important for comparison. Juniper height is 30.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Shagbark Hickory height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Juniper and Shagbark Hickory are as follows:
Juniper flower color: Blue and Purple
Juniper leaf color: Green
Shagbark Hickory flower color:
- Shagbark Hickory leaf color:
Care of Juniper and Shagbark Hickory
Care of Juniper and Shagbark Hickory 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 Shagbark Hickory 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 Shagbark Hickory needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.