Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Fruit
Origin
Southern Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
South Asia, Southeast Asia
Types
Ryukyu Juniper,Gamboa Juniper
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Habitat
Riverbanks, Sandy areas
Mediterranean region
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
8-10
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
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Spreading
Flower Color
Blue, Purple
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Blue Violet, Purple
Green, Lemon yellow, Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
All year
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Rich
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Full Sun
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Needs less watering
Reduce watering once fruit are growing, Water daily during growing season
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Alternate Days
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Rich
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
Prune to control growth, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilize in early to mid-summer, for fruiting plants, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Rust
Aphids, Citrus foot rot, Citrus gummosis, Citrus leaf miner, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Full Sun
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double, Semi-Double
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Ants, Birds
Allergy
Asthma, Mouth itching, Red eyes, wheezing
Anaphylaxis, Cough, Nausea, Rhinitis, Stomach pain, Swelling, Urticaria, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ground Cover
Farmland, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Perfumes
Acne, Good for skin, Good for the Scalp, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Strong, beautiful hair
Environmental Uses
Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Wildlife
Food for animals, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Diuretic, Gout, Laxative
anti-cancer, constipation, Digestive, Gastrointestinal disorders, Gout, Immunity, Jaundice, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatoid arthritis, Ulcers, Urinary problems, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Application in Furniture, Making Perfumes, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Cosmetics, Used as a flavouring in food, Used As Food, 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 Tree, Tropical
Botanical Name
JUNIPERUS sabina 'Arcadia'
Citrus limetta
Common Name
Greek Juniper
sweet lime, sweet lemon, sweet limetta
In German
Wacholder
süße Limone
In French
Genévrier
Citrus limetta
In Spanish
Juniperus
limetta dulce, limón dulce mediterráneo, limón dulce y lima dulce
In Greek
Greek Juniper
γλυκό ασβέστη
In Portuguese
Jałowiec
doce de limão
In Polish
Juniperus
słodkie limonki
In Latin
Juniperus
dulcis ad cinerem
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cupressaceae
Rutaceae
Subfamily
Cupressoideae
Citroideae
Season and Care of Juniper and Sweet Lime
Season and care of Juniper and Sweet Lime is important to know. While considering everything about Juniper and Sweet Lime Care, growing season is an essential factor. Juniper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sweet Lime season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Juniper is Loam, Sand and for Sweet Lime is Rich while the PH of soil for Juniper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sweet Lime is Acidic.
Juniper and Sweet Lime Physical Information
Juniper and Sweet Lime physical information is very important for comparison. Juniper height is 30.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Sweet Lime height is 800.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Juniper and Sweet Lime are as follows:
Juniper flower color: Blue and Purple
Juniper leaf color: Green
Sweet Lime flower color: White
- Sweet Lime leaf color: Green
Care of Juniper and Sweet Lime
Care of Juniper and Sweet Lime 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 Sweet Lime pruning is done Prune to control growth and Remove dead branches. In summer Juniper needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sweet Lime needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.