Juniper

Sorrel

About Juniper and Sorrel

Juniper

Sorrel

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Needled or Scaled Evergreen

Bulb or Corm or Tuber

Origin

Southern Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia

South America, Argentina, Brazil

Types

Ryukyu Juniper,Gamboa Juniper

Oxalis acetosella Oxalis adenophylla Oxalis albicans Oxalis alpina

Number of Varieties

170-

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Habitat

Riverbanks, Sandy areas

Deep, Hardwood forests

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-77-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

7-1

8-6

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

21,22

Habit

Spreading

Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

30.00 cm15.20 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

180.00 cm25.40 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Blue, Purple

Pink, Light Pink, Rose

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Blue Violet, Purple

Tan

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Light Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Several shades of Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Needle like

Obcordate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Fall

Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Corms or bulbs, From Rhizomes

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Needs less watering

Needs more water during establishment, Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases

In Summer

Moderate

Lots of watering

In Spring

Alternate Days

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

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

Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch Tips, Pinching, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch, Rust

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Drought, Shade areas

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds

Allergy

Asthma, Mouth itching, Red eyes, wheezing

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Ground Cover

Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Acne, Perfumes

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Wildlife

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antioxidants, Diuretic, Gout, Laxative

Part of Plant Used

Fruits

Flowers

Other Uses

Application in Furniture, Making Perfumes, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall

Container, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

JUNIPERUS sabina 'Arcadia'

OXALIS articulata

Common Name

Greek Juniper

Sorrel, Wood Sorrel

In Hindi

Aaraar

sorrel

In German

Wacholder

Sauerampfer

In French

Genévrier

oseille

In Spanish

Juniperus

alazán

In Greek

Greek Juniper

οξαλίδα

In Portuguese

Jałowiec

alazão

In Polish

Juniperus

szczaw

In Latin

Juniperus

varii,

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Coniferophyta

Tracheophyta

Class

Pinopsida

Magnoliopsida

Order

Pinales

Oxalidales

Family

Cupressaceae

Oxalidaceae

Genus

Juniperus

Oxalis

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Subfamily

Cupressoideae

Number of Species

67900

1 27800

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Properties of Juniper and Sorrel

Wondering what are the properties of Juniper and Sorrel? We provide you with everything About Juniper and Sorrel. Juniper doesn't have thorns and Sorrel doesn't have thorns. Also Juniper does not have fragrant flowers. Juniper has allergic reactions like Asthma, Mouth itching, Red eyes and wheezing and Sorrel has allergic reactions like Asthma, Mouth itching, Red eyes and wheezing. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Juniper and Sorrel and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Juniper and Sorrel

Season and care of Juniper and Sorrel is important to know. While considering everything about Juniper and Sorrel Care, growing season is an essential factor. Juniper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sorrel season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Juniper is Loam, Sand and for Sorrel is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Juniper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sorrel is Acidic, Neutral.

Juniper and Sorrel Physical Information

Juniper and Sorrel physical information is very important for comparison. Juniper height is 30.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Sorrel height is 15.20 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Juniper and Sorrel are as follows:

Juniper flower color: Blue and Purple
Juniper leaf color: Green
Sorrel flower color: Pink, Light Pink and Rose
Sorrel leaf color: Green and Light Green

Care of Juniper and Sorrel

Care of Juniper and Sorrel 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 Sorrel pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch Tips, Pinching, 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 Sorrel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.