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Juniperus communis
'Hibernica'
Hibernica Juniper, Hibernica Irish Juniper
Origin: Loddiges Nursery, 1858.
Mike's
Opinion
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Juniperus Communis ‘Hibernica’ is an upright, compact, narrow shrub used as an ornamental evergreen. It is ideal for adding architectural appeal in the landscape and can be planted in small gardens. Growth is very slow but requires little to no maintenance.
Michael Pascoe, NDP., ODH., CLT., MSc. (Plant Conservation)
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| Family |
| Cupressaceae |
| Genus |
| Juniperus |
| Species |
| communis |
| Cultivar |
| 'Hibernica' |
| Category |
| Woody |
| Type |
| Shrub (evergreen) |
| Synonyms |
| Juniperus communis var. hemisphera ‘Hibernica’ |
| Pronunciation |
| USDA Hardiness Zone |
| 1a - 6a |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone |
| 0a - 5b |
| RHS Hardiness Zone |
| H7 |
| Temperature (°C) |
| -51 - (-21) |
| Temperature (°F) |
| -60 - (-5) |
| Height |
| 3 - 5 m |
| Spread |
| 0.1 - 0.5 m |
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Description and Growing Information
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| General Description |
| Juniperus communis 'Hibernica' or Irish Juniper is a very slow growing, upright evergreen with blue-green foliage. |
| Landscape |
| Makes a nice accent plant and can be used for screens and hedges. |
| Cultivation |
| Prefers full sunlight, well-drained soils and can be planted in chalk, clay, sand or loam. |
| Shape |
| Columnar. |
| Growth |
| Slow |
| ID Characteristic |
| Columnar, blue-green, evergreen, up to 5 m tall. |
| Pests |
| Possible problems include: aphids, juniper scale and caterpillars. |
| Habitat |
| Horticultural origin. |
| Bark/Stem Description |
| Sandy brown, exfoliating, but completely covered by dense foliage. |
| Flower/Leaf Bud Description |
| Up to 3 mm long with acuminate scales. |
| Leaf Description |
| Sharp, scale-like or pointed, blue-green sometimes with silver traces appearing in winter. |
| Flower Description |
| Non-flowering. |
| Colour Description |
| Blue-green foliage with a hint of silver in winter. |
| Propagation |
| By semi-hardwood cuttings in late summer, cut 10 - 15 cm below the leaf. The base of the cutting must be hard while the tip is soft. Ensure young potted plants are kept moist. |
References
More, David, and John White. "Junipers." The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Trees. 2nd ed. Princeton, New Jersey: Princeton UP, 2013. 71. Print.
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