Juniperus Communis 'Hibernica' (Irish Juniper)
| Species | : | Juniperus Hybernica |
|---|---|---|
| Common Name(s) | : | Irish Juniper |
| Genus | : | Juniperus |
| Shape | : | Narrow |
| Mature Size | : | Small (under 10m) |
| Tree Type | : | Evergreen Conifer |
| Tree uses | : | Small Gardens,Garden,Parkland Trees,Screening Trees |
An excellent choice of small conifer, ideal for small gardens and large rockeries.
Introduced in the late 1830s, this is an excellent choice of small conifer, ideal for gardens and large rockeries.
It won the Award of Garden Merit in 2002.
Its slender and dense form imposes a sense of architectural formality to a garden and it requires little or no maintenance.
It tolerates most soils but does not thrive on waterlogged ground.
Mature height: 5m
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