Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Southern Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Hybrid origin
Types
Ryukyu Juniper,Gamboa Juniper
Azores Juniper,Eastern Prickly Juniper,Ryukyu Juniper
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Riverbanks, Sandy areas
Lowland
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
3-9
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
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
Habit
Spreading
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Blue, Purple
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Blue Violet, Purple
Blue
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
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
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Needs less watering
Needs more water during establishment
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
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Rust
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
None
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
Asthma, Mouth itching, Red eyes, wheezing
Irritation to intestines, Kidney Disease, Miscarriage
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ground Cover
Borders
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Perfumes
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Diuretic, Gout, Laxative
Appetite enhancer, Skin wounds, Upset stomach
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Not Available
Other Uses
Application in Furniture, Making Perfumes, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
JUNIPERUS sabina 'Arcadia'
JUNIPERUS chinensis 'Spartan'
Common Name
Greek Juniper
Spartan juniper
In Hindi
Aaraar
Spartan Juniper
In German
Wacholder
Chinesischer Wacholder
In French
Genévrier
genévrier de Chine
In Spanish
Juniperus
Spartan Juniper
In Greek
Greek Juniper
Spartan Juniper
In Portuguese
Jałowiec
Juniperus chinensis
In Polish
Juniperus
Jałowiec chiński
In Latin
Juniperus
Spartan Juniper
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Pinophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Cupressaceae
Cupressaceae
Genus
Juniperus
Juniperus
Clade
Not Available
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Cupressoideae
Pinoideae
Season and Care of Juniper and Spartan Juniper
Season and care of Juniper and Spartan Juniper is important to know. While considering everything about Juniper and Spartan Juniper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Juniper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Spartan Juniper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Juniper is Loam, Sand and for Spartan Juniper is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Juniper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Spartan Juniper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Juniper and Spartan Juniper Physical Information
Juniper and Spartan Juniper physical information is very important for comparison. Juniper height is 30.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Spartan Juniper height is 460.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Juniper and Spartan Juniper are as follows:
Juniper flower color: Blue and Purple
Juniper leaf color: Green
Spartan Juniper flower color: White
- Spartan Juniper leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Juniper and Spartan Juniper
Care of Juniper and Spartan Juniper 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 Spartan Juniper 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 Spartan Juniper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.