Botanical Name: Juniperus sargentii
Common Name: Sargent juniper Type of Plant: conifer: shrub Character evergreen Habit of Growth: Overall Shape ground hugging, blue-gray juniper with fairly coarse needle-like foliage, becomes dense with age Height to 1' Spread 8' - 10' Growth Rate slow-moderate Environment: Exposure outdoors full sun to partial sun Soil any well-drained soil Hardiness hardy (all zones) Morphology: Leaves needle like, to 1/4" long, densely set on branches – somewhat lighter and coarser than J. procumbens 'Nana' Flowers none Fruit none Propagation: semi or hardwood cuttings in fall or winter Usage: low filler or large-scale groundcover for rock gardens, oriental landscapes, temperate or forest landscapes; frequent bonsai specimen Landscape Care: Watering takes average water; looks best in soils with good drainage and moderate watering Fertilizing organic or slow-release in fall Pruning hide all pruning cuts, head back to control size Pests/Diseases juniper blight, spider mites, tip moth Special Conditions/Other Origin: East Asia Family: Cupressaceae Notes: |
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