Taxon

Juniperus communis 'Hibernica'

 
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Juniperus communis 'Hibernica' - Irish juniper, compressed common juniper
Image: Ecker, Michael E. - The Dawes Arboretum
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Common name: Irish juniper, compressed common juniper
Family: Cupressaceae (cypress family)
Synonym: Juniperus communis 'Stricta'
Distribution: Species native to North America and Eurasia
Hardiness: USDA Zone 3
Life form: Evergreen shrub
Comments: A columnar, narrow, dense evergreen with prickly bluish-green foliage. It can grow 10'-15' tall and up to 2-4' wide. Makes a nice specimen or vertical accent in the landscape. With age, can fail due to heavy snow or ice.
Links: American Conifer Society Database

Locations

  • 1: CON: CK11 (CK11) • Accession: D2002-0204.002 • Provenance: Cultivated of Garden Origin
  • 2: MAG: CB11 (CB11) • Accession: D2002-0204.001 • Provenance: Cultivated of Garden Origin
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