HEIGHT: | 2 - 20 feet |
SPREAD: | 4 - 6 feet |
DISTINCTIONS: | Mostly columnar or pyramidal, although some cultivars are bushy or low, spreading; prefers dry sunny sites.
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LIMITATIONS: | Needs excellent drainage; most forms turn a dull brown-purple in winter; breakage occurs with heavy ice and snow loads; susceptible to spider mites; needs protection from winter wind; survival in south central Alaska uncertain. |
HARDINESS: | SE (Zone 4) |
ORIGIN: | East and central North America |
CULTIVARS: | ‘Canaertii’ Canarti juniper; densely pyramidal; easily pruned; maintains dark green foliage throughout winter; bluish fruits are quite ornamental; grows 10’-20' tall.; ‘Grey Owl’ Low, spreading shrub; silver-gray needles; 2'-3' tall, 4'-5' wide. See entry under Evergreen Trees. |
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The information for this Evergreen Shrub (352) was last updated on: 2011-01-19 14:04:55 |