Juniperus chinensis 'Obelisk' (Chinese juniper)
Botanical Information
Family | Cupressaceae |
Genus | Juniperus |
Species | chinensis |
Cultivar | 'Obelisk' |
Category | Woody |
Type | Tree (evergreen) |
Details
USDA Hardiness Zone | 3 - 9 |
USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
Canadian Hardiness Zone | Requires cool season protection under glass. |
Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
RHS Hardiness Zone | H7 - H3 |
RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
Temperature (°C) | -40 - (-1) |
Temperature (°F) | -40 - 30 |
Height | 2.5 - 4 m |
Spread | 0.5 - 1 m |
Growth | Slow |
Description and Growing Information
General Description | Dense irregularly columnar evergreen conifer. |
ID Characteristic | Dark blue-green foliage with needles 15 mm in length. |
Landscape | Low maintenance architectural. |
Propagation | Semi-hardwood cuttings. |
Cultivation | Best grown in well-drained soil in full sun. |
Pests | Aphids, juniper scale and caterpillars. |
Notable Specimens | Pinetum Park and Pine Lodge Gardens, Cornwall, England. |