Armstrong Juniper
Juniperus chinensis 'Armstrongii'
SKU
04680
A wonderful upright evergreen for mass plantings, hedges, and screening, or by itself as a foundation or specimen plant. Slightly arching branches hold lacy-textured, light green that has great appeal both in its natural form, or clipped into formal shapes, and has steadfast color in cold weather.
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Full sun
Once established, needs only occasional watering.
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| Botanical Pronunciation | ju-NIP-er-us chi-NEN-sis |
|---|---|
| Lore | Juniper berries were the original flavoring for gin and its oil has been utilized in a variety of industrial preparations. |
| Average Size at Maturity | Moderate growing; reaches 4 to 5 ft. tall and as wide, or wider. |
| Bloom Time | Conifer; prized for foliage. |
| Design Ideas | Upright Juniper such as this are planted at corners of the house or in spaces between windows and beside doorways. Use as a single specimen either left to grow naturally or clipped into a formal shape. Great barrier hedges for driveway separation or to discourage pedestrian traffic. Makes a good hot or cold windbreak hedge for seating areas, but short enough so it won't block sunshine or views. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Foliage Color | Light Green |
| Garden Style | Asian/Zen, Contemporary, Rustic |
| Growth Habit | Oval |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Border, Erosion Control, Hedge, Specimen, Coastal Exposure |
| Light Needs | Full sun |
| Soil Needs | All-Purpose Plant Food |
| Special Feature | Easy Care, Extreme Cold Hardiness, Tolerates Poor Soils, Waterwise |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Watering Needs | Once established, needs only occasional watering. |
| Companion Plants | Barberry (Berberis); Rose (Rosa); Potentilla (Potentilla); Clematis (Clematis); Catmint (Nepeta); Maiden Grass (Miscanthus) |
Highly adaptable and easy to grow in most well-drained soils; avoid overly wet conditions. Water deeply, regularly during first growing season to establish an extensive root system; reduce frequency once established. Apply a slow release fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. Prune annually to shape.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 3-9
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