Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Tree
Origin
North America
China, Japan, Korea
Types
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Amanogawa , Shirotae , Shogetsu
Habitat
Deciduous forests, Rocky areas, rocky outcrops
Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
6-8
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
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Narrow Upright/Fastigiate
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green
Green, Plum
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green
Gold, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green
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Leaf Shape
Scale-like imbricate
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, 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 Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Does not require water in summer, Keep the Soil well drained, Medium
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
prune to control shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Borers, Caterpillars, Scale insects, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Aphids, Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Cottage Garden, Wild gardens
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Appetizer, Diaphoretic, Disinfectant, Diuretic, Hemostatic, Laxative, Sedative, Tonic
anti viral, Anti-oxidant
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Shoots
Bark
Other Uses
Air freshner, Pesticide, Repellent, Shelterbelt, Showy Purposes, Wax, Wood is used in construction
Grown for shade, Traditional medicine, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
JUNIPERUS scopulorum 'Skyrocket'
PRUNUS serrulata 'Kwanzan'
Common Name
Skyrocket Juniper
Kwanzan Cherry
In Hindi
skyrocket juniper
Kwanzan Cherry
In German
die Höhe schnellen Wacholder
Kwanzan Cherry
In French
monter en flèche genévrier
Kwanzan Cherry
In Spanish
dispararse enebro
Kwanzan Cherry
In Greek
ανεβάσει στα ύψη αρκεύθου
Kwanzan Cherry
In Portuguese
foguete zimbro
Árvore de cereja
In Polish
jałowiec Skyrocket
Wiśnia drzewa
In Latin
skyrocket iuniperorum
Kwanzan Cherry
Phylum
Pinophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cupressaceae
Rosaceae
Subfamily
Cupressoideae
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Season and Care of Skyrocket Juniper and Kwanzan Cherry
Season and care of Skyrocket Juniper and Kwanzan Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Skyrocket Juniper and Kwanzan Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Skyrocket Juniper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Kwanzan Cherry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Skyrocket Juniper is Clay, Loam and for Kwanzan Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Skyrocket Juniper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Kwanzan Cherry is Acidic, Neutral.
Skyrocket Juniper and Kwanzan Cherry Physical Information
Skyrocket Juniper and Kwanzan Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Skyrocket Juniper height is 460.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Kwanzan Cherry height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Skyrocket Juniper and Kwanzan Cherry are as follows:
Skyrocket Juniper flower color:
Skyrocket Juniper leaf color: Blue Green
Kwanzan Cherry flower color: Pink
- Kwanzan Cherry leaf color: Green and Plum
Care of Skyrocket Juniper and Kwanzan Cherry
Care of Skyrocket Juniper and Kwanzan Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Skyrocket Juniper pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Kwanzan Cherry pruning is done prune to control shape, 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 Kwanzan Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.