Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Southern Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
North America, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Canada
Types
Ryukyu Juniper,Gamboa Juniper
Eastern white pine, Western white pine,Limber pine ,Chinese white pine,Japanese white pine,Vietnamese white pine
Habitat
Riverbanks, Sandy areas
Lowland, Riverbanks, Wet forest, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
3-7
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
Habit
Spreading
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Blue, Purple
Pink, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Blue Violet, Purple
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall
Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Needs less watering
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
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, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Prune once the plant is tall enough, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Rust
Adelgids, Bark beetles, Blister Rust, Canker, Sawfly Larvae, Spruce spider mite, White pine weevil
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies, Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
Asthma, Mouth itching, Red eyes, wheezing
Eye irritation, Itchiness, Respiratory problems, Skin irritation, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ground Cover
Beautification, Decorating walls, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc., Used for making hedges
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Perfumes
Promotes healthy skin, Protects from sun damage, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Wildlife
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Diuretic, Gout, Laxative
Demulcent, Diuretic, Expectorant, Miscellany, Pectoral, Salve
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowering Tips, Inner Wood, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Application in Furniture, Making Perfumes, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Application in Furniture, Condiment, Food for animals, Paper pulp, Showy Purposes, Used as Christmas Tree, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for Landscaping
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Feature Plant, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
JUNIPERUS sabina 'Arcadia'
PINUS strobus
Common Name
Greek Juniper
eastern white pine, Weymouth pine, soft pine
In Hindi
Aaraar
Pinus strobus
In German
Wacholder
Weymouth-Kiefer
In French
Genévrier
Pinus strobus
In Spanish
Juniperus
Pinus strobus
In Greek
Greek Juniper
Pinus strobus
In Portuguese
Jałowiec
Pinus strobus
In Polish
Juniperus
Sosna wejmutka
In Latin
Juniperus
Pinus strobus
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Cupressaceae
Pinaceae
Subfamily
Cupressoideae
Pinoideae
Season and Care of Juniper and White Pine
Season and care of Juniper and White Pine is important to know. While considering everything about Juniper and White Pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Juniper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and White Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Juniper is Loam, Sand and for White Pine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Juniper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for White Pine is Acidic, Neutral.
Juniper and White Pine Physical Information
Juniper and White Pine physical information is very important for comparison. Juniper height is 30.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas White Pine height is 1,520.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Juniper and White Pine are as follows:
Juniper flower color: Blue and Purple
Juniper leaf color: Green
White Pine flower color: Pink and Yellow
- White Pine leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Juniper and White Pine
Care of Juniper and White Pine 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 White Pine pruning is done Prune once the plant is tall enough and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Juniper needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer White Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.