Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Herbs
Origin
North America
Southern Europe
Types
Rocky Mountain Juniper, Colorado Redcedar
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Habitat
Cold Regions, Dry areas, Dry Forest
Cultivated Beds, Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
6-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 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, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Spreading
Flower Color
-
White, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
White, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
White, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
White, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
stem tip cuttings, Tip cutting
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in the growing season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Attracts
Aphids, Early/Late Blight
Bees, Butterflies, pollinators
Allergy
-
Itchiness, Skin rash, Stomach pain, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
-
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Cough, Laxative
Antiseptic, Digestive disorders, Fever, Headache
Part of Plant Used
Shoots, Stem
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
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Added to salads, Used as essential oil, Used in making tea, Used to make herbal teas
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Screening, Wind Break
Bog Garden, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
JUNIPERUS scopulorum 'Cologreen'
MENTHA suaveolens 'Variegata'
Common Name
Rocky Mountain juniper
Applemint, Variegated Applemint
In Hindi
Juniperus scopulorum
Applemint Tree
In German
Juniperus scopulorum
Applemint Baum
In French
Juniperus scopulorum
Applemint Arbre
In Spanish
Juniperus scopulorum
Árbol Applemint
In Greek
Juniperus scopulorum
Applemint Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Juniperus scopulorum
Árvore applemint
In Polish
Juniperus scopulorum
Applemint Drzewo
In Latin
Juniperus scopulorum
Applemint ligno
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cupressaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Juniperus scopulorum and Applemint
Season and care of Juniperus scopulorum and Applemint is important to know. While considering everything about Juniperus scopulorum and Applemint Care, growing season is an essential factor. Juniperus scopulorum season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Applemint season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Juniperus scopulorum is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Applemint is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Juniperus scopulorum is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Applemint is Acidic, Neutral.
Juniperus scopulorum and Applemint Physical Information
Juniperus scopulorum and Applemint physical information is very important for comparison. Juniperus scopulorum height is 460.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Applemint height is 980.00 cm and width 2.50 cm. The color specification of Juniperus scopulorum and Applemint are as follows:
Juniperus scopulorum flower color:
Juniperus scopulorum leaf color: Green
Applemint flower color: White and Pink
- Applemint leaf color: White and Light Green
Care of Juniperus scopulorum and Applemint
Care of Juniperus scopulorum and Applemint include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Juniperus scopulorum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Applemint pruning is done Prune in the growing season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Juniperus scopulorum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Applemint needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.