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Common Juniper.
Juniperus communis
Prononciation joo-NIP-er-us kom-YOO-nis
Aussi appelée Common Juniper, Dwarf Juniper, Juniper
The common juniper is a hardy, evergreen conifer that brings a classic, rugged beauty to your garden. It is incredibly adaptable and thrives in many different climates. You will love its needle like foliage and the charming, berry like cones it produces.
En un coup d'œil
- Niveau d'entretien
- Facile
- Type de plante
- Coniferous shrub
- Lumière
- Full sun
- Lumière en intérieur
- Soleil direct
- Arrosage
- Tous les 7 à 14 jours
- Taille adulte
- 10 to 30 feet
- Croissance
- Lente
Entretien
Plant your juniper in a spot with excellent drainage to keep the roots happy. Watch for browning needles, which can indicate poor drainage or fungal issues. Prune only during the dormant season to maintain its shape.
- Arrosage
- Water deeply when the top few inches of soil feel dry to the touch.
- Engrais
- Apply a balanced, slow release fertilizer once in early spring.
- Taille
- Trim back new growth in late winter or early spring to encourage density.
- Rempotage
- Repot only when the plant becomes root bound or needs fresh soil.
- Sol
- Well-draining, sandy or rocky soil
- pH du sol
- Neutral to slightly acidic
Sécurité
- Animaux
- This plant is generally considered non-toxic to cats and dogs, though ingestion of large amounts may cause mild digestive upset.
Comment l'identifier
- Sharp, needle like evergreen leaves
- Silvery white bands on leaf undersides
- Small, fleshy, berry like blue cones
- Dense, spreading or upright growth habit
Science
- Famille
- Cupressaceae
- Genre
- Juniperus
- Ordre
- Pinales
- Classe
- Pinopsida
Taxonomie vérifiée avec le GBIF.
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