Woody > Juniperus > Juniperus squamata > Juniperus squamata 'Meyeri'
Juniperus squamata
'Meyeri'
Meyeri Single Seed juniper
Origin: Juniperus squamta is from East Asia, China, the Himalayas and Afghanistan. Meyeri is of horticultural origin.
Mike's
Opinion
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A plant that today in smaller gardens has fallen out of favour because of its size. That said, it still is an interesting plant for those whose gardens are big enough. A rather unkempt plant.
Michael Pascoe, NDP., ODH., CLT., MSc. (Plant Conservation)
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| Family |
| Cupressaceae |
| Genus |
| Juniperus |
| Species |
| squamata |
| Cultivar |
| 'Meyeri' |
| Category |
| Woody |
| Type |
| Shrub (evergreen) |
| Pronunciation |
| USDA Hardiness Zone |
| 5a |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone |
| 2a-5b |
| RHS Hardiness Zone |
| H7 |
| Height |
| 4 m |
| Spread |
| 3 m |
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Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
| General Description |
| It is noted for its attractive 'steel-blue' foliage. Sadly, plant foliage tends to lose some of its ornamental interest over time because dead needles turn brown but remain on the plant. |
| Landscape |
| For large areas where its sprawling form can spread. Could be used as a 'mass' plant in large landscapes. |
| Cultivation |
| This plant prefers in well drained soils including sandy and chalky types. It requires full sun or part sun. Easy to grow since there is no need for pruning. |
| Shape |
| Awl shaped with overlaping branches spreading outwards. |
| Growth |
| Slow |
| Pests |
| Aphids, bark beetles, blight, canker disease, caterpillar or looper, mites, nematodes, rust, and scale insects may |
| Habitat |
| Horticultural origin. |
| Bark/Stem Description |
| Bark has a rusty brown tinge and exfoliates in papery flakes. |
| Leaf Description |
| Leaves are greyish green to an almost steel blue colour, becoming bronze/purple in the winter time. Awl shaped 3-5mm long, prickly when palmed. |
| Flower Description |
| Flowers are dioecious. |
| Fruit Description |
| Cones are 50-60mm across, reddish brown colour changing to a purplish black colour. |
| Colour Description |
| Greenish grey colour with a purpleish bronze colour in the winter. |
| Texture Description |
| Medium. |
| Propagation |
| The seed Juniperus squamata requires a period of cold. The seed has a hard seedcoat and can take a very long time to germinate, requiring a cold period followed by a warm period and then another cold period. Soaking the seed for 3 - 6 seconds in boiling water may speed up the germination process. Meyeri is rooted by cuttings. |
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