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