Juniperus squamata 'Holger' (Holger Juniper)


Botanical Information

FamilyCupressaceae
GenusJuniperus
Speciessquamata
Cultivar'Holger'
CategoryWoody
TypeShrub (evergreen)

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone4 - 7
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone2a - 7a
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH5 - H7
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-35 - (-12)
Temperature (°F)-30 - 10
Height1 - 1.5 m
Spread1 - 1.5 m
GrowthMedium

Description and Growing Information

PropagationBy semi-hardwood cuttings.
CultivationGrows in moist, well-drained soil in full sunlight.
PestsAphids, juniper scale, canker, phomopsis twig blight and caterpillars.
Notable SpecimensThe Gardens of Fanshawe College (Conifer Garden), London, Ontario, Canada.
HabitatHorticultural origin.
Leaf DescriptionGrey-green to blue-green, needle-like, sharp leaves.

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