JUNIPER HORIZONTALIS... continued
Emerald spreader
Silver green foliage that hugs the ground. Similar to Turquoise
spreader
Horizontalis Glauca
Very impressive low growing glaucous foliage. This plant does not like to be planted in a dry shady situation. Height in10yrs 1m x 1.2m
Hughes
Silvery-blue ground cover, height in10 years 50cm. spread
150cm.
Prince of Wales
This is another of the conifers that changes colour in the winter, it goes from grey/green to a purple. Height in 10yrs.
2 - 2.5ft spread.
Turquoise Spreader
From the name this Juniper has an unusual hue it gets much more intense as the weather get colder.
Youngstown
This has to have the perfect wine glass shape of all the semi/prostrate Junipers. The young summer foliage is apple/green that turn to a reddish purple. Height in 10yrs.1.5m spread.
JUNIPER PROCUMBENS
Nana
Slow growing dense mat of silvery grey/green. The rate of
growth per annum is approximately 1-2 inches
JUNIPER SABINA
Tamariscifolia
This is another Juniper that has been in cultivation for many years. The growth tends to grow out from the centre in layers giving an attractive appearance. This plant does get to be a large spreading conifer so is well suited to going on its own in an island bed.
JUNIPER X MEDIA
Blue Chip
A mat forming ground cover of blue- grey. Spread in 10years
120cm
Carbery Gold
Keeping up from the ground this bright gold Juniper gives all year interest. Height in 10yrs.
0.35m x 1.0m
Gold Coast
Superb gold foliage on this ground cover conifer compact bushy habit. Height in 10 years 90cm, spread 100cm.
Mint Julip
The soft silvery/green colour and the branches growing at a
forty five degree angle gives this plant a very graceful habit it will get big so is best planted on its own. Height in 10yrs 1.5m - 2m.
Old Gold
One of the less vigorous in this group the vivid gold colour deepens throughout the year till it is the hue of Old Gold. Height in 10 yrs 1m x 1m.
Sulphur Spray
This plant in its first few years is nothing but a trial to the nurseryman. It can be growing well then be attacked by fungi but once established it is a wonderful plant in the garden. The foliage is silvery white when young going greener as it gets older. Height in 10 yrs 1m spread.
Pfitzeriana Aurea
A well established form grown for many years. It can get big if left untrimmed but will tolerate being kept in bounds. The colour is best on the young foliage which is also better if feed. Height in 10yrs. 1m x 2m.
JUNIPER SCOPULORUM
Blue Arrow
This is very similar to
'Skyrocket' but is denser and does not tend to become open and loose.
Skyrocket
The name says it all this Juniper will grow to a height of 3m and you can still get your arms around it. The silvery/blue colour makes it standout in the garden. In the heather garden
it will give added height and form so is well worth growing.
JUNIPER SQUAMATA
Blue Carpet
Very strong colour and flat to the ground growth makes this an stunning groundcover conifer. Height in 10yrs. 1m spread.
Blue Star
Nearly every garden centre has this conifer on its sales area. The bright blue colour and very dense, slow growth makes it one of the best for patio pots, rock gardens and the edge of ponds. Height in 10 yrs. 0.2m x 0.3m.
Holger
This a real eye catcher, the silvery/blue foliage is in the Spring tipped with creamy white which gives a very striking display. Of medium vigour, the branches are borne at a 45 degree angle. Height in 10yrs 0.3m x 0.5m.
