Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Western United States, Canada
Southern Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
-
Ryukyu Juniper,Gamboa Juniper
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Riverbanks, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
4-7
Sunset Zone
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
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
Flower Color
Deep Red, Pink, Purple
Blue, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Blue Violet, Purple
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
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
Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week
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
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
Fertilzer with low nitrogen content
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Mountain pine beetle, White pine blister rust
Red blotch, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
-
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Hay fever, Rhinitis
Asthma, Mouth itching, Red eyes, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, Perfumes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Diuretic, Vermifuge
Antioxidants, Diuretic, Gout, Laxative
Part of Plant Used
Inner Bark, Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as a thickener in soups, Used for making green dye, Used to flavour soups
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
Screening, Wind Break
Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
PINUS albicaulis 'Glauca'
JUNIPERUS sabina 'Arcadia'
Common Name
Whitebark Pine, White Pine, Pitch Pine
Greek Juniper
In Hindi
Whitebark Pine
Aaraar
In German
Whitebark Pine
Wacholder
In French
Pin à écorce blanche
Genévrier
In Spanish
Whitebark pino
Juniperus
In Greek
Whitebark Pine
Greek Juniper
In Portuguese
Whitebark Pine
Jałowiec
In Polish
Whitebark Pine
Juniperus
In Latin
Pinus albicaulis
Juniperus
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Pinaceae
Cupressaceae
Subfamily
Pinoideae
Cupressoideae
Season and Care of Whitebark Pine and Juniper
Season and care of Whitebark Pine and Juniper is important to know. While considering everything about Whitebark Pine and Juniper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Whitebark Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Juniper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Whitebark Pine is Loam, Sand and for Juniper is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Whitebark Pine is Acidic, Neutral and for Juniper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Whitebark Pine and Juniper Physical Information
Whitebark Pine and Juniper physical information is very important for comparison. Whitebark Pine height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Juniper height is 30.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Whitebark Pine and Juniper are as follows:
Whitebark Pine flower color: Deep Red, Pink and Purple
Whitebark Pine leaf color:
Juniper flower color: Blue and Purple
- Juniper leaf color: Green
Care of Whitebark Pine and Juniper
Care of Whitebark Pine and Juniper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Whitebark Pine 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 Whitebark Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Juniper needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.