Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Shrub
  
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
  
Origin
Melanesia
  
Southern Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
  
Types
Not available
  
Ryukyu Juniper,Gamboa Juniper
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Tropical Climate, tropical environments
  
Riverbanks, Sandy areas
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
  
4-7
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
  
7-1
  
Sunset Zone
H2, 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
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Green
  
Blue, Purple
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Red
  
Blue Violet, Purple
  
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Green, Light Green, Ivory
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Green, Light Green, Ivory
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green, Light Green, Ivory
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Green, Light Green, Ivory
  
Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
  
Needle like
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Loam
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Summer
  
Fall
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings, Suckers
  
Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Medium
  
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
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Loam
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun
  
Pruning
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
slow-release fertilizers
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
  
Red blotch, Rust
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
None
  
Insignificant
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Not Available
  
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
  
Allergy
Not Available
  
Asthma, Mouth itching, Red eyes, wheezing
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
  
Beautification, Ground Cover
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Acne, Perfumes
  
Edible Uses
No
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Wildlife
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
antimicrobial
  
Antioxidants, Diuretic, Gout, Laxative
  
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
  
Fruits
  
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant
  
Application in Furniture, Making Perfumes, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
  
Sometimes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
  
Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
  
Botanical Name
BREYNIA disticha
  
JUNIPERUS sabina 'Arcadia'
  
Common Name
Snow Bush
  
Greek Juniper
  
In Hindi
बर्फ बुश
  
Aaraar
  
In German
Schnee Bush
  
Wacholder
  
In French
neige Bush
  
Genévrier
  
In Spanish
nieve Bush
  
Juniperus
  
In Greek
χιόνι Μπους
  
Greek Juniper
  
In Portuguese
neve de Bush
  
Jałowiec
  
In Polish
Śnieg Bush
  
Juniperus
  
In Latin
Aequaliter Nubila Bush
  
Juniperus
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Coniferophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Pinopsida
  
Order
Euphorbiales
  
Pinales
  
Family
Euphorbiaceae
  
Cupressaceae
  
Genus
Breynia
  
Juniperus
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Not Available
  
Tribe
Phyllantheae
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Antidesmatoideae
  
Cupressoideae
  
Season and Care of Snow Bush and Juniper
Season and care of Snow Bush and Juniper is important to know. While considering everything about Snow Bush and Juniper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Snow Bush season is Spring, Summer and Winter and Juniper season is Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Snow Bush is Loam and for Juniper is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Snow Bush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Juniper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Snow Bush and Juniper Physical Information
Snow Bush and Juniper physical information is very important for comparison. Snow Bush height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Juniper height is 30.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Snow Bush and Juniper are as follows:
Snow Bush flower color: Green
Snow Bush leaf color: White, Green, Light Green and Ivory
Juniper flower color: Blue and Purple
- Juniper leaf color: Green
Care of Snow Bush and Juniper
Care of Snow Bush and Juniper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Snow Bush pruning is done 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 Snow Bush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Juniper needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.