Botanical Name: Juniperus chinensis 'Armstrongii'
Common Name: Armstrong juniper Type of Plant: conifer: shrub Character evergreen Habit of Growth: Overall Shape an upright, fairly compact shrub, with ascending and arching branches forming a full rounded mound Height 3-5' Spread equal Growth Rate moderate Environment: Exposure outdoor full sun preferred; tolerates partial sun at hot inland Soil tolerates most; avoid waterlogged clay sites Hardiness hardy (all zones); thrives in most areas with full sun Morphology: Leaves tiny overlapping scales, medium green, not strongly pointed (therefore not prickly to the touch) Flowers none Fruit if present, a leathery bluish grey berry Propagation: semihardwood or hardwood cuttings Usage: an excellent moderate sized juniper for use as a 3-5' tall filler (not as large as the Pfitzer junipers), valued for its fine-textured foliage and fairly compact growth; rustic and woodsy landscapes Landscape Care: Watering an occasional deep-soak irrigation after established; avoid lawn watering Fertilizing as needed; little is required after established Pruning none require (if given enough room when planted) Pests/Diseases spider mite, aphids Special Conditions/Other Do not shear! Origin: cultivar Family: Cupressaceae Notes: |
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