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Species: Juniperus squamata

Juniperus squamata

Singleseed Juniper

Found on Course Walks

Evergreens with Scales

Map of plant locations

(Plant location data may be incomplete)

In Collection(s):

None Listed

Cultivars

This species has a variety of cultivars, below are a selection of the more common forms.

'Blue Carpet', 'Blue Star', 'Gold Tip', 'Golden Flash', 'Meyeri', 'Prostrata'

Ornamental Characteristics

Shrub 4 to 8 feet, Shrub < 4 feet

3' tall and 3-4' wide

Evergreen

rounded and dense

Environmental Characteristics

Full sun

4a

Can tolerate acid to alkaline soil (pH 5.0 to 8.0)

Full sun, sensitive to heat and hunidity Bluish color to needle like leaves. Requires excellent drainage

Consistently moist, well-drained soil; Occasional periods of dry soil
See graphic below

Insect Disease

susceptible to bagworm

Bare Root Transplanting

Difficult

Other

Origin: Western China

Moisture Tolerance Graphic

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Moisture Tolerance

Moisture graphic
Occasionally saturated or very wet soil
Consistently moist, well-drained soil
Occasional periods of dry soil
Prolonged periods of dry soil
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