Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Flowering Plants, Houseplant, Shrub
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Asia, Europe, North America
Types
Eastern juniper, Souther juniper
Hulthemia, Banksianae, Pimpinellifoliae
Number of Varieties
2100
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40000
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Habitat
Lower slopes, Open Plains, Prairies, Woodlands, Woods
gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-73-10
0
99
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AHS Heat Zone
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
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Upright/Erect
Plant Size
Minimum Height
1,520.00 cm80.00 cm
0
3900
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Minimum Width
460.00 cm80.00 cm
0
6350
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Plant Color
Flower Color
Light Red, Sky Blue, Yellow Brown
Hot Pink, Light Pink, Orange, Red, White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Light Blue
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Bronze
Dark Green
Shape
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Pinnate
Thorns
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✘
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✘
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Late Summer, Mid Summer, Summer
Growing Conditions
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Late Summer, Mid Summer, Summer
Repeat Bloomer
✔
✘
✔
✘
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
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
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering
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
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly 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
cut main flower spike, Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Compost
5-10-10 fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Gall Insects, Red blotch, Rust, Sooty Mold
Aphids, Black Spot, Japanese Beetles, Powdery mildew, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Wet Site
Flowers
✔
✘
✔
✘
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Fruits
Showy Fruit
✔
✘
✔
✘
Edible Fruit
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrance
Fragrant Flower
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrant Fruit
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrant Leaf
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrant Bark/Stem
✔
✘
✔
✘
Showy Foliage
✔
✘
✔
✘
Showy Bark
✔
✘
✔
✘
Foliage Texture
Medium
-
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Evergreen
✔
✘
✔
✘
Invasive
✔
✘
✔
✘
Self-Sowing
✔
✘
✔
✘
Attracts
Insects
Bugs
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems
Asthma, contact allergic dermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Uses
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Borders, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair
good for lips, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Speed hair growth
Edible Uses
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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
Plant Benefits
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Cough
anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic, Asthma, Dehydration, Dermatitis, Eczema, Eye Problems, Fatigue, Gallbladder Diseases, Liver problems, Sore throat, Stomach aliments, Swelling, Ulcers, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Can be made into a herbal tea, Cosmetics, Culinary use, Edible syrup, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as essential oil, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
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✘
✔
✘
Used As Outdoor Plant
✔
✘
✔
✘
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Bedding Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
JUNIPERUS virginiana
Rosa rubiginosa
Common Name
Pencil cedar, Red Juniper
Rose
In Hindi
पूर्वी लाल देवदार
गुलाब
In German
Eastern Red Cedar
Rose
In French
Red Cedar Orient
Se leva
In Spanish
Cedro Rojo del Este
Rosa
In Greek
Ανατολική Red Cedar
Τριαντάφυλλο
In Portuguese
Eastern Red Cedar
Rosa
In Polish
Eastern Red Cedar
Róża
In Latin
Eastern Red Cedar
Rose
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Pinales
Rosales
Family
Cupressaceae
Rosaceae
Genus
Juniperus
Rosa
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Mirini
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Subfamily
Cupressoideae
Rosoideae
Number of Species
50100
1
27800
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