Date palms and juniper trees are both evergreen coniferous trees and have needle-like leaves. However, date palms produce edible dates while juniper trees produce bluish, green, or reddish-brown berries. Date palms require more water while junipers can tolerate a variety of soil types. Junipers prefer full sun while cypress needs a lot of sun to grow. Junipers are better suited for container growing while cypress is better for windbreak and privacy screens. Date palms are more susceptible to pests and diseases while junipers are more resilient.