Juniperus communis 'Oblonga Pendula' (Weeping Common Juniper)


Michael's Opinion

Very nice accent plant in a garden. Use a bright coloured planting to set it off. Should be used as a focal point because of its size and weeping form.

Botanical Information

FamilyCupressaceae
GenusJuniperus
Speciescommunis
Cultivar'Oblonga Pendula'
CategoryWoody
TypeShrub (evergreen)
Pronunciation

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone2 - 9
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone0a
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH7 - H3
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)(-43) - (-1)
Temperature (°F)(-45) - 30
Height3.5-5 m
Spread2-3 m
GrowthMedium
Flowering PeriodMarch

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionA pyramidal shrub that has a distinct weeping form. It is a dull green all seasons.
ID CharacteristicA pyramidal shrub that weeps. It is a dull green in all seasons.
ShapePyramidal.
PropagationProduced by cuttings or grafting.
CultivationCan be grown in a variety of soil types and can tolerate drought. Can be grown almost anywhere as it tolerates wind, drought, cold, and heat.
PestsNot many in Ontario, but may experience juniper blight or winter die back.
Notable SpecimensFanshawe College (Near H building), London, Ontario.
HabitatHorticultural origin.
Bark/Stem DescriptionRed-brown and sheds in long narrow strips.
Flower/Leaf Bud DescriptionSmall awl-like bud.
Leaf DescriptionAwl-shaped, taper from a base to a spiny point, about 6 mm long.
Fruit DescriptionA blue coloured berry like cone that releases its seeds which ripen usually the 2nd or 3rd year.
Colour DescriptionMaintains a dull green colour all year.
Texture DescriptionMedium.

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