Juniperus squamata
'Holger'
Holger Juniper
Family |
Cupressaceae |
Genus |
Juniperus |
Species |
squamata |
Cultivar |
'Holger' |
Category |
Woody |
Type |
Shrub (evergreen) |
USDA Hardiness Zone |
4 - 7 |
Canadian Hardiness Zone |
2a - 7a |
RHS Hardiness Zone |
H5 - H7 |
Temperature (°C) |
-35 - (-12) |
Temperature (°F) |
-30 - 10 |
Height |
1 - 1.5 m |
Spread |
1 - 1.5 m |
Cultivation |
Grows in moist, well-drained soil in full sunlight. |
Growth |
Medium |
Pests |
Aphids, juniper scale, canker, phomopsis twig blight and caterpillars. |
Habitat |
Horticultural origin. |
Leaf Description |
Grey-green to blue-green, needle-like, sharp leaves. |
Notable Specimens |
The Gardens of Fanshawe College (Conifer Garden), London, Ontario, Canada. |
Propagation |
By semi-hardwood cuttings. |