Juniperus recurva 'Castlewellan' (Castlewellan Himalayan Weeping Juniper)
Botanical Information
| Genus | Juniperus |
| Species | recurva |
| Cultivar | 'Castlewellan' |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Tree (evergreen) |
| Origin | Northern Himalayas and northern Pakistan. East to Western Yunnan and Southwest China. |
| Ethnobotanical Uses Disclaimer | The species has been traditionally used as non-steroidal anti inflammatory, antiseptic, muscle relaxant, antitoxin, aphrodisiac, lotions and digestion assistance. One of the most ancient rituals of the Himalayan region is the burning of Juniperus recurva on mountain tops to purify and sanctify the area. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 7 - 9 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 7a - 10a |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H5 - H6 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Height | 8 - 10 m |
| Spread | 4 - 6 m |
| Flowering Period | March |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | A slow-growing evergreen tree with bluish-green foliage. Branches are noticeably pendulous which gives it its flowing, weeping form. |
| Shape | Conical shape with a non-symmetrical lean. |
| Propagation | Propagation by seed. |
| Cultivation | Prefers to be grown in full sun and requires moist well-drained soil. |
| Pests | Twig and tip blight, phomopsis tip blight, cedar apple rust, bagworms, spruce spider mite, juniper scale. |
| Notable Specimens | Trewidden Garden, Cornwall, England. |
| Bark/Stem Description | Bark is an uneven brownish-orange colour which eventually exfoliates and is replaced with younger bark. |
| Flower/Leaf Bud Description | Very small, conical-shaped light green buds fading into brown and have small scales. |
| Leaf Description | Needle-like, sharp blue-green foliage that measures up to 6 mm long. |
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