Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
North America
Types
Coniferous Tree
Rocky Mountain Juniper, Colorado Redcedar
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Cold Regions, Dry areas, Dry Forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
3-7
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Pyramidal
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Sandy Brown
Blue
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
Needle like
Acicular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
stem tip cuttings, Tip cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Littleleaf disease
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Aphids, Early/Late Blight
Allergy
Skin irritation
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Emetic, Laxative, tuberculosis, Vermifuge
Cold, Cough, Laxative
Part of Plant Used
Inner Bark, Wood
Shoots, Stem
Other Uses
Used for making green dye, Vanillin flavouring is obtained as a by-product
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
PINUS echinata
JUNIPERUS scopulorum 'Cologreen'
Common Name
Shortleaf Pine
Rocky Mountain juniper
In Hindi
Shortleaf Pine
Juniperus scopulorum
In German
Shortleaf Pine
Juniperus scopulorum
In French
Shortleaf Pine
Juniperus scopulorum
In Spanish
Shortleaf pino
Juniperus scopulorum
In Greek
Shortleaf Pine
Juniperus scopulorum
In Portuguese
Shortleaf Pine
Juniperus scopulorum
In Polish
Shortleaf Pine
Juniperus scopulorum
In Latin
Pinus Shortleaf
Juniperus scopulorum
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Pinaceae
Cupressaceae
Season and Care of Shortleaf Pine and Juniperus scopulorum
Season and care of Shortleaf Pine and Juniperus scopulorum is important to know. While considering everything about Shortleaf Pine and Juniperus scopulorum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Shortleaf Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Juniperus scopulorum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Shortleaf Pine is Loam, Sand and for Juniperus scopulorum is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Shortleaf Pine is Acidic, Neutral and for Juniperus scopulorum is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Shortleaf Pine and Juniperus scopulorum Physical Information
Shortleaf Pine and Juniperus scopulorum physical information is very important for comparison. Shortleaf Pine height is 1,830.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Juniperus scopulorum height is 460.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Shortleaf Pine and Juniperus scopulorum are as follows:
Shortleaf Pine flower color:
Shortleaf Pine leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Juniperus scopulorum flower color:
- Juniperus scopulorum leaf color: Green
Care of Shortleaf Pine and Juniperus scopulorum
Care of Shortleaf Pine and Juniperus scopulorum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Shortleaf Pine pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Juniperus scopulorum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Shortleaf Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Juniperus scopulorum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.