Botanical Name: Juniperus chinensis ‘Sea Green’
Common Name: Sea green juniper Type of Plant: conifer: shrub Character evergreen Habit of Growth: Overall Shape a fairly low, compact juniper - similar in overall size to J.c. 'Gold Coast' but tending to be more open with its slender tapered branchlets; has a somewhat arching pattern Height 4' - 5' Spread 4' - 5' Growth Rate slow-moderate Environment: Exposure outdoors prefers full sun near the coast; can tolerate partial shade at hot inland locations Soil tolerates most except wet, poorly-drained sites Hardiness hardy (zones 1-24); thrives in cool-temperate regions of northwest Morphology: Leaves scales - rich, light green, fairly tiny and slightly pointed at tips; branchlets are more widely spaced than J.c. 'Gold Coast' Flowers none Fruit if present, a leathery blue-gray berry Propagation: hardwood cuttings in winter Usage: a medium-sized filler for temperate-climate theme gardens; valued for its bright green foliage and arching-spreading shape; interesting contrast to larger, bluer junipers such as Pfitzer or Hetz Landscape Care: Watering tolerates regular if drainage is good; thrives on an occasional deep soak Fertilizing little required after establishment; a light application of balanced fertilizer in spring is adequate Pruning none, except to selectively head back tallest or longest branchlets for a more compact form; do not shear Pests/Diseases spider mite, twig borers, juniper blight Special Conditions/Other Origin: cultivar Family: Cupressaceae Notes: |
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