Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Southern Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
-
Ryukyu Juniper,Gamboa Juniper
Habitat
Coastal Regions
Riverbanks, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
4-7
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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
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
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow
Blue, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Blue Violet, Purple
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs more water during establishment
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
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, Compost
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Aphids, Red blotch, Rust
Red blotch, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Squirrels
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Stomach pain, Vomiting
Asthma, Mouth itching, Red eyes, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Used in parkland
Beautification, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Blackheads, Reduce Bruises
Acne, Perfumes
Environmental Uses
Shadow Tree, Soil protection
Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Dehydration, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Nutrients, Weight loss
Antioxidants, Diuretic, Gout, Laxative
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Food for animals, Showy Purposes
Application in Furniture, Making Perfumes, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Manilkara zapota
JUNIPERUS sabina 'Arcadia'
Common Name
sapodilla , chikoo, Sapota
Greek Juniper
In German
Breiapfelbaum
Wacholder
In French
Sapotillier
Genévrier
In Spanish
chicle
Juniperus
In Greek
sapodilla
Greek Juniper
In Portuguese
sapodilla
Jałowiec
In Polish
Pigwica właściwa, sapodilla
Juniperus
In Latin
sapodilla
Juniperus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Sapotaceae
Cupressaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Subfamily
Sapotoideae
Cupressoideae
Season and Care of Sapodilla and Juniper
Season and care of Sapodilla and Juniper is important to know. While considering everything about Sapodilla and Juniper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sapodilla season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Juniper season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sapodilla is Loam, Sand and for Juniper is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sapodilla is Neutral and for Juniper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sapodilla and Juniper Physical Information
Sapodilla and Juniper physical information is very important for comparison. Sapodilla height is 150.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Juniper height is 30.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Sapodilla and Juniper are as follows:
Sapodilla flower color: Yellow
Sapodilla leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Juniper flower color: Blue and Purple
- Juniper leaf color: Green
Care of Sapodilla and Juniper
Care of Sapodilla and Juniper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sapodilla pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness 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 Sapodilla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Juniper needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.