Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Australia, New Zealand
Types
Ryukyu Juniper,Gamboa Juniper
White Star Creeper, 'Alba' Super Star Creeper, 'County Park' Dark Blue Star Creeper, 'Little Star Creeper
Habitat
Riverbanks, Sandy areas
gardens, gully slopes, Terrestrial, Tropical areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
5-8
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
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Blue, Purple
Light Blue
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Blue Violet, Purple
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Needs less watering
Requires watering in the growing season, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, Water evenly, Water frequently while growing, Water more in summer
In Summer
Moderate
Average Water
In Spring
Alternate Days
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Moderate
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Proper mowing practices are necessary, Prune for shortening long shoots, prune to control shape, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilize when fast growth is desired
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Rust
Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Wet Site
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma, Mouth itching, Red eyes, wheezing
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ground Cover
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Mixed Border, Ornamental use, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Perfumes
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Wildlife
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Diuretic, Gout, Laxative
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Whole plant
Other Uses
Application in Furniture, Making Perfumes, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Alpine, Container, Groundcover
Botanical Name
JUNIPERUS sabina 'Arcadia'
PRATIA pedunculata
Common Name
Greek Juniper
White Star creeper
In Hindi
Aaraar
व्हाइट स्टार लता
In German
Wacholder
Weißer Stern Kriechgang
In French
Genévrier
Blanc étoiles creeper
In Spanish
Juniperus
Blanco enredadera estrella
In Greek
Greek Juniper
Λευκό αναρριχητικό φυτό αστέρων
In Portuguese
Jałowiec
Branca Baby estrela
In Polish
Juniperus
Biała Gwiazda pnącze
In Latin
Juniperus
Stella creeper albis,
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Pinales
Not Available
Family
Cupressaceae
Campanulaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Cupressoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Juniper and White Star Creeper
Season and care of Juniper and White Star Creeper is important to know. While considering everything about Juniper and White Star Creeper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Juniper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and White Star Creeper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Juniper is Loam, Sand and for White Star Creeper is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Juniper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for White Star Creeper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Juniper and White Star Creeper Physical Information
Juniper and White Star Creeper physical information is very important for comparison. Juniper height is 30.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas White Star Creeper height is 2.50 cm and width 15.00 cm. The color specification of Juniper and White Star Creeper are as follows:
Juniper flower color: Blue and Purple
Juniper leaf color: Green
White Star Creeper flower color: Light Blue
- White Star Creeper leaf color: Green
Care of Juniper and White Star Creeper
Care of Juniper and White Star Creeper 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 Star Creeper pruning is done Proper mowing practices are necessary, Prune for shortening long shoots, prune to control shape, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Juniper needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer White Star Creeper needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate.