Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
  
Fruit
  
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
  
China
  
Types
Eastern juniper, Souther juniper
  
Goldcot apricot, Harcot apricot
  
Habitat
Lower slopes, Open Plains, Prairies, Woodlands, Woods
  
Cold Regions, Wet lands
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
  
4-8
  
AHS Heat Zone
9-1
  
9-1
  
Sunset Zone
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, 24
  
Not Available
  
Habit
Pyramidal
  
Oval or Rounded
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
1,520.00 cm
  
28
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Light Red, Sky Blue, Yellow Brown
  
White, Light Pink
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Light Blue
  
Yellow, Orange, Rose
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Bronze
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Irregular
  
Oval
  
Thorns
Yes
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Late Spring
  
Early Spring, Late Winter
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
  
Not Available
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
  
Grafting, Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Low
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water daily during growing season
  
Do not let dry out between waterings, Needs a lot of water initially
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Average Water
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun
  
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
Compost
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Gall Insects, Red blotch, Rust, Sooty Mold
  
Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
  
Drought
  
Flowers
None
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Leaf
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
No
  
Showy Bark
Yes
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
Sometimes
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
No
  
Attracts
Insects
  
Not Available
  
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems
  
Headache, Throat itching, Vomiting
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
  
Beautification, Cottage Garden
  
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair
  
Glowing Skin, Making cosmetics, Nourishes scalp, Skin cleanser
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Indoor Air Purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Versatility, Very little waste, Wildlife
  
Food for animals, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Cough
  
Aging, Digestive disorders, Diuretic, Emmoiliant, Ophthalmic
  
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
  
Fruits, Leaves
  
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
  
Air freshner, Animal Feed, Making Perfumes, Medicinal oil
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
  
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
  
Botanical Name
JUNIPERUS virginiana
  
PRUNUS armeniaca
  
Common Name
Pencil cedar, Red Juniper
  
Apricot
  
In Hindi
पूर्वी लाल देवदार
  
खूबानी
  
In German
Eastern Red Cedar
  
Aprikose or Aprikosenbaum
  
In French
Red Cedar Orient
  
Abricot or Abricotier
  
In Spanish
Cedro Rojo del Este
  
Albaricoque
  
In Greek
Ανατολική Red Cedar
  
Βερύκοκκο
  
In Portuguese
Eastern Red Cedar
  
Apricot
  
In Polish
Eastern Red Cedar
  
Morela
  
In Latin
Eastern Red Cedar
  
Apricot
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Tracheophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Pinopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Pinales
  
Rosales
  
Family
Cupressaceae
  
Rosaceae
  
Genus
Juniperus
  
Prunus
  
Clade
Not Available
  
Angiosperms, Rosids
  
Tribe
Mirini
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Cupressoideae
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available