Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Flowering Plants
Origin
North America
China
Types
-
Ribbon series, Milady aster
Habitat
Deciduous forests, Rocky areas, rocky outcrops
Cold Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
3-9
Sunset Zone
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
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
Narrow Upright/Fastigiate
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
-
White, Yellow, Purple, Pink, Rose, Crimson, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Scale-like imbricate
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter, Mid Spring
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require water in summer, Keep the Soil well drained, Medium
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Never Over-water, Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Alternate Days
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loamy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Loamy, Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Compost, Well-rotted manure
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
fungus
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Flying insects, Hummingbirds
-
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beautification, Bouquets, Hanging Basket, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Appetizer, Diaphoretic, Disinfectant, Diuretic, Hemostatic, Laxative, Sedative, Tonic
Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Shoots
Flowers
Other Uses
Air freshner, Pesticide, Repellent, Shelterbelt, Showy Purposes, Wax, Wood is used in construction
Decoration Purposes, Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Bedding Plant, Container, Cottage garden, Rock Garden, Showy Tree
Botanical Name
JUNIPERUS scopulorum 'Skyrocket'
CALLISTEPHUS chinensis
Common Name
Skyrocket Juniper
China Aster
In Hindi
skyrocket juniper
चीन एस्टर
In German
die Höhe schnellen Wacholder
China Aster
In French
monter en flèche genévrier
Chine Aster
In Spanish
dispararse enebro
aster de China
In Greek
ανεβάσει στα ύψη αρκεύθου
Κίνα Aster
In Portuguese
foguete zimbro
China Aster
In Polish
jałowiec Skyrocket
Chiny Aster
In Latin
skyrocket iuniperorum
Sinis Aster
Phylum
Pinophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cupressaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Juniperus
Callistephus
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Cupressoideae
Asteroideae
Season and Care of Skyrocket Juniper and China Aster
Season and care of Skyrocket Juniper and China Aster is important to know. While considering everything about Skyrocket Juniper and China Aster Care, growing season is an essential factor. Skyrocket Juniper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and China Aster season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Skyrocket Juniper is Clay, Loam and for China Aster is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Skyrocket Juniper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for China Aster is Acidic, Neutral.
Skyrocket Juniper and China Aster Physical Information
Skyrocket Juniper and China Aster physical information is very important for comparison. Skyrocket Juniper height is 460.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas China Aster height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Skyrocket Juniper and China Aster are as follows:
Skyrocket Juniper flower color:
Skyrocket Juniper leaf color: Blue Green
China Aster flower color: White, Yellow, Purple, Pink, Rose, Crimson and Blue Violet
- China Aster leaf color: Green
Care of Skyrocket Juniper and China Aster
Care of Skyrocket Juniper and China Aster include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Skyrocket Juniper pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and China Aster pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Skyrocket Juniper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer China Aster needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Alternate Days.