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Juniperus sp.
Juniper
| One of the best evergreens for hot, poor, dry soils in city conditions, Junipers are found in almost any height, width, shape, and foliage color. They range from ground covers and shrubs to 65-foot-tall cone-bearing trees. Ground covers include Juniperus procumbens, Juniperus sargentii, and Juniperus tamariscifolia. Shrubs include Pfitzer, Blue Star, and Armstrong junipers. Trees include Juniperus scopulorum and Juniperus virginiana. Most have round, blue or reddish fruits that follow their small white flowers. Foliage color, generally blue- or gray-green, may change with the seasons. Requires well-drained soils. Will not tolerate shade or waterlogged soil. Watch for spider mites, aphids, twig borers, and Phomopsis twig blight, which kills new shoots in early wet springs. Prune or shear to shape. Easily transplanted. |
Junipers can be found in almost any height, width, shape, or foliage color. Over 170 species are sold in nurseries, of which 30 varieties can be used as ground cover. Choose a variety that is adapted to your local climate.
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Attributes - Juniperus sp.
Plant Type: Ground Cover, Shrub, Tree
Foliage: Evergreen
Height: 1 ft. to 90 ft.
Width: 30 ft.
Sunlight: Full Sun, Partial Sun
Climate: Zones 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
Notes: Thrives in Acid Soil, Alkaline Soil. Low Maintenance. Susceptible to Aphids, Caterpillars, Rust, Spider Mites.
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Related Plants
Juniperus ashei, Juniperus californica, Juniperus chinensis, Juniperus chinensis 'Armstrong', Juniperus chinensis 'Blaauw', Juniperus chinensis 'Blue Vase', Juniperus chinensis 'Hetzii Columnaris', Juniperus chinensis 'Kallay's Compacta', Juniperus chinensis 'Old Gold', Juniperus chinensis 'Pfitzerana', Juniperus chinensis 'Pfitzerana Aurea', Juniperus chinensis 'Pfitzerana Compacta', Juniperus chinensis 'Pfitzerana Glauca', Juniperus chinensis 'Robusta Green', Juniperus chinensis 'San Jose', Juniperus chinensis 'Sea Green', Juniperus chinensis 'Spartan', Juniperus chinensis 'Torulosa', Juniperus chinensis sargentii, Juniperus chinensis sargentii 'Viridis', Juniperus communis, Juniperus conferta, Juniperus conferta 'Blue Pacific', Juniperus horizontalis, Juniperus horizontalis 'Bar Harbor', Juniperus horizontalis 'Blue Chip', Juniperus horizontalis 'Hughes', Juniperus horizontalis 'Plumosa', Juniperus horizontalis 'Plumosa Compacta', Juniperus horizontalis 'Webberi', Juniperus horizontalis 'Wiltonii', Juniperus occidentalis, Juniperus osteosperma, Juniperus pinchotii, Juniperus procumbens, Juniperus procumbens 'Greenmound', Juniperus procumbens 'Nana', Juniperus procumbens 'Variegata', Juniperus sabina, Juniperus sabina 'Arcadia', Juniperus sabina 'Broadmoor', Juniperus sabina 'Buffalo', Juniperus sabina 'Mini Arcade', Juniperus sabina tamariscifolia, Juniperus sabina tamariscifolia 'New Blue', Juniperus scopulorum, Juniperus scopulorum 'Blue Heaven', Juniperus scopulorum 'Welchii', Juniperus scopulorum 'Wichita Blue', Juniperus squamata, Juniperus squamata 'Blue Star', Juniperus squamata expansa 'Parsonii', Juniperus virginiana, Juniperus virginiana 'Grey Owl', Juniperus virginiana 'Manhattan Blue', Juniperus virginiana 'Skyrocket'
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