Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Herb, Tender Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Mediterranean
Types
Eastern juniper, Souther juniper
Lodden Blue, Royal Velve, Melissa, Sachet, Sharon Roberts etc
Habitat
Lower slopes, Open Plains, Prairies, Woodlands, Woods
Grassland, Hillside, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
8-10
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
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Red, Sky Blue, Yellow Brown
Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Light Blue
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Bronze
Gray, Silver
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
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
Does not require lot of watering, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after flowering, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in late summer or fall, Prune in spring, Prune to control growth
Fertilizers
Compost
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Gall Insects, Red blotch, Rust, Sooty Mold
Armillaria mellea, Cecidomia, Cuscuta, Gray mold, Meligetes, Phoma, Rhizoctonia Root Rot, Sophronia Humerella
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Insects
Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems
Diarrhea, Headache, Itchy eyes, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Indoor Air Purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Versatility, Very little waste, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Cough
Acne, Skin irritation
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
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
Container, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
JUNIPERUS virginiana
LAVANDULA multifida
Common Name
Pencil cedar, Red Juniper
Lavender
In Hindi
पूर्वी लाल देवदार
Lavender
In German
Eastern Red Cedar
Lavendel
In French
Red Cedar Orient
Lavande
In Spanish
Cedro Rojo del Este
Lavanda
In Greek
Ανατολική Red Cedar
λεβάντα
In Portuguese
Eastern Red Cedar
Lavanda
In Polish
Eastern Red Cedar
Lawenda
In Latin
Eastern Red Cedar
Lavendula
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cupressaceae
Lamiaceae
Genus
Juniperus
Lavandula
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Cupressoideae
Nepetoideae