Species: Juniperus squamata
Singleseed Juniper
Found on Course Walks
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
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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