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Irish juniper

Juniperus communis 'Hibernica'

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Genus: Juniperus
Family: Cupressaceae

About this plant

'Hibernica' is a dense evergreen conifer forming a large, columnar shrub with erect branches bearing needle-like, grey-green foliage

Growing Information

Height

2.5-4 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

H7

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

pH

Acid

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Well Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast FacingSouth FacingNorth Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in any well-drained soil. Junipers need little if any pruning. Useful in hot sunny sites. Useful specimen in a formal landscape

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings

Pests

May be attacked by aphids, juniper scale and caterpillars

Diseases

May be affected by a canker

Garden Uses

Uses

City CourtyardWall Side Borders

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

2.5-4 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Climbing

Time to Full Height

Fifty To Hundred Years