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Juniperus communis 'Sentinel' | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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Juniperus communis 'Sentinel'

Juniperus communis 'Sentinel'

Low Maintenance

Genus: Juniperus
Family: Cupressaceae

About this plant

A slow growing, strongly upright, narrow, flame-shaped shrub or small tree with dense blue-green foliage. Similar to 'Compressa' but faster growing.

Growing Information

Height

1-1.5 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

Acid

Not Currently Available

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

Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

South FacingWest FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in any well-drained soil, including dry, chalky or sandy soils, preferably in full sun or in light dappled shade. See tree cultivation

Pruning

pruning group 1

Propagation

Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings in early autumn

Pests

May be susceptible to juniper scale, conifer aphid and webber moth caterpillars.

Diseases

May be susceptible to twig blight and honey fungus. See also Conifers: brown patches.

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground CoverCottage InformalCity CourtyardWall Side Borders

Planting Places

BordersOutdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

1-1.5 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Habit

Climbing

Time to Full Height

Ten To Twenty Years