Juniperus chinensis 'Hetzii Glauca' (Hetz Juniper, Chinese Juniper)


Michael's Opinion

This massive spreading Juniper was once popular when landscapes were much larger. Today it has limited use in large institutional like landscapes.

Botanical Information

FamilyCupressaceae
GenusJuniperus
Specieschinensis
Cultivar'Hetzii Glauca'
CategoryWoody
TypeShrub (evergreen)
OriginChina, Japan, Mongolia and Himalayas.
Pronunciation

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone 4 - 9
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone2a
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH7 - H3
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)(-32) - (-1)
Temperature (°F)(-25) - 30
Height1-2 m
Spread1-2 m
GrowthMedium

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionA medium growing semi-erect spreader. Blue gray foliage and will not usually exceed 2m in height.
ID CharacteristicBlue gray foliage with an erect growing habit. Bark is covered in small sharp needles.
ShapeProstate, spreading.
CultivationPlant in full sun in a well drained soil. Needs room to grow, prune to encourage a dense form.
PestsLeaf miner.
Notable SpecimensCuddy Farms, adjacent to the A.M (mac) Cuddy Gardens, Strathroy, Ontario.
HabitatHorticultural origin.
Bark/Stem DescriptionBrown bark covered with sharply pointed needles, 1-3 cm long.
Flower/Leaf Bud DescriptionVery small, obovate, green.
Leaf DescriptionAwl like foliage that is blue green/gray in colour.
Flower DescriptionOccasionally a specimen will have both male and female flowers.
Fruit DescriptionSmall green circular berries with no ornamental value.
Colour DescriptionDark green blue foliage with brown bark.
Texture DescriptionDense shrub with sharp foliage and sharp needles on bark.

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