Pitanga

Juniper

About Pitanga and Juniper

Pitanga

Juniper

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Needled or Scaled Evergreen

Origin

South America, Brazil

Southern Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia

Types

Ryukyu Juniper,Gamboa Juniper

Number of Varieties

1170

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Habitat

coastal environs

Riverbanks, Sandy areas

USDA Hardiness Zone

10-124-7

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AHS Heat Zone

12-9

7-1

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24

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

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Spreading

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

610.00 cm30.00 cm

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Minimum Width

300.00 cm180.00 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White

Blue, Purple

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Red, Crimson

Blue Violet, Purple

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Light Green, Copper

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green, Burgundy

Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Broadly Ovate

Needle like

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Slow

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Average

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Spring

Fall

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Pollution, Drought, Salt

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water

Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Needs less watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

Moderate

In Spring

Moderate

Alternate Days

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun

Pruning

In late autumn, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Red blotch

Red blotch, Rust

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Insignificant

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds, Butterflies

Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds

Allergy

Asthma, Mouth itching, Red eyes, wheezing

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Showy Purposes

Beautification, Ground Cover

Beauty Benefits

Acne, Perfumes

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Wildlife

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Analgesic, Antitumor

Antioxidants, Diuretic, Gout, Laxative

Part of Plant Used

Fruits, Leaves

Fruits

Other Uses

Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties

Application in Furniture, Making Perfumes, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical

Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

EUGENIA uniflora

JUNIPERUS sabina 'Arcadia'

Common Name

Brazilian Cherry, Pitanga, Surinam Cherry

Greek Juniper

In Hindi

Pitanga

Aaraar

In German

Pitanga

Wacholder

In French

Pitanga

Genévrier

In Spanish

Pitanga

Juniperus

In Greek

Pitanga

Greek Juniper

In Portuguese

Pitanga

Jałowiec

In Polish

Pitanga

Juniperus

In Latin

Pitanga

Juniperus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Coniferophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Pinopsida

Order

Myrtales

Pinales

Family

Myrtaceae

Cupressaceae

Genus

Eugenia

Juniperus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Myrteae

Subfamily

Cupressoideae

Number of Species

2067

1 27800

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Properties of Pitanga and Juniper

Wondering what are the properties of Pitanga and Juniper? We provide you with everything About Pitanga and Juniper. Pitanga doesn't have thorns and Juniper doesn't have thorns. Also Pitanga does not have fragrant flowers. Pitanga has allergic reactions like and Juniper has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Pitanga and Juniper and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Pitanga and Juniper

Season and care of Pitanga and Juniper is important to know. While considering everything about Pitanga and Juniper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pitanga season is Spring and Summer and Juniper season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Pitanga is Loam, Sand and for Juniper is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pitanga is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Juniper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Pitanga and Juniper Physical Information

Pitanga and Juniper physical information is very important for comparison. Pitanga height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Juniper height is 30.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Pitanga and Juniper are as follows:

Pitanga flower color: White
Pitanga leaf color: Green, Light Green and Copper
Juniper flower color: Blue and Purple
Juniper leaf color: Green

Care of Pitanga and Juniper

Care of Pitanga and Juniper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pitanga pruning is done In late autumn, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Juniper pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches. In summer Pitanga needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Juniper needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.