Woody > Juniperus > Juniperus virginiana > Juniperus virginiana 'Robusta Green'
Juniperus virginiana
'Robusta Green'
Robusta Green Eastern Redcedar
Origin: Horticultural origin.
Mike's
Opinion
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Robusta Green is also referred to as J. chinensis 'Robusta Green' depending on the source. It's a very adaptable juniper and recommended as a hedge for wind breaks or screenings. Produces a large amount of blue berries that attract wildlife.
Michael Pascoe, NDP., ODH., CLT., MSc. (Plant Conservation)
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| Family |
| Cupressaceae |
| Genus |
| Juniperus |
| Species |
| virginiana |
| Cultivar |
| 'Robusta Green' |
| Category |
| Woody |
| Type |
| Shrub (evergreen) |
| Pronunciation |
| USDA Hardiness Zone |
| 4-8 |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone |
| 5-7 |
| Temperature (°C) |
| -29 |
| Temperature (°F) |
| -20 |
| Height |
| 15 m |
| Spread |
| 5 m |
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Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
| General Description |
| Has messy branches, dark green needles and is very dense and good for windbreaks. The abundance of blue berries attacts wildlife. |
| Landscape |
| Usually chosen as a hedge because of its dense braching. Its narrow form makes it an excellent choice for screening or wind breaks in any garden. |
| Cultivation |
| Does best in full sun, very adaptable to soil types. |
| Shape |
| The shrub has a very narrow, upright form. Branches can grow very irregular. |
| Growth |
| Slow |
| ID Characteristic |
| Foliage is dark green, very pyramidal with fruit that is grey/blue and attracts wildlife. Irregular branching and form. |
| Pests |
| Fairly tolerant to pests and diseases but is highly susceptible, like most junipers, to Cedar-Apple rust. |
| Habitat |
| Horticultural origin. |
| Bark/Stem Description |
| The bark is course, with a grey-brown tint, not very appealing. |
| Leaf Description |
| Foilage is normally a dark green but can vary from tints of yellow-bronze to slivery-blue. |
| Fruit Description |
| Small, blue-sliver berriers attracts wildlife. |
| Colour Description |
| For the most part, it is a lush dark green colour but can vary with tints of yellow or blue. The bark is grey-brown and the seeds resemble slivery-blue berries. |
| Texture Description |
| Medium. |
| Propagation |
| Propagrates easily from cuttings. |
References
Connon Nurseries, Strathroy, Ontario.
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