Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
  
Perennial
  
Origin
Southern Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
  
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Southern Asia, Western Asia
  
Types
Ryukyu Juniper,Gamboa Juniper
  
Not available
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Riverbanks, Sandy areas
  
Roadsides, sand dunes, Waste areas
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
  
6-9
  
AHS Heat Zone
7-1
  
9-1
  
Sunset Zone
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
  
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16
  
Habit
Spreading
  
Oval or Rounded
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Blue, Purple
  
Pink, Hot Pink, Rose
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Blue Violet, Purple
  
Yellow, Yellow green, Pink, Dark Red
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
  
Green, Light Yellow, Brown
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
  
Light Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Needle like
  
Oblong
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Summer
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Fall
  
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Container, Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Low
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Needs less watering
  
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
  
In Summer
Moderate
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Alternate Days
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
  
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
  
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Rust
  
Slugs, Snails
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Variety of soil types
  
Flowers
Insignificant
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Leaf
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
  
Not Available
  
Allergy
Asthma, Mouth itching, Red eyes, wheezing
  
Abdominal pain, Constipation, Diarrhea, Skin irritation
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ground Cover
  
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Perfumes
  
Good for skin, Making cosmetics, Stops hair loss
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Wildlife
  
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Diuretic, Gout, Laxative
  
Eczema
  
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
  
Root
  
Other Uses
Application in Furniture, Making Perfumes, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
  
Decoration Purposes, Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
  
Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
  
Botanical Name
JUNIPERUS sabina 'Arcadia'
  
MALUS domestica 'Pink Pearl'
  
Common Name
Greek Juniper
  
Apple, Eating Apple, Pink Pearl Apple
  
In Hindi
Aaraar
  
Tibetan cowslip
  
In German
Wacholder
  
Tibet-Primel
  
In French
Genévrier
  
Kauslip tibétain
  
In Spanish
Juniperus
  
Primula florindae
  
In Greek
Greek Juniper
  
Primula florindae
  
In Portuguese
Jałowiec
  
cowslip tibetana
  
In Polish
Juniperus
  
tybetański cowslip
  
In Latin
Juniperus
  
Primula florindae
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Coniferophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Pinopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Pinales
  
Myrtales
  
Family
Cupressaceae
  
Onagraceae
  
Genus
Juniperus
  
Oenothera
  
Clade
Not Available
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Onagreae
  
Subfamily
Cupressoideae
  
Onagroideae