Singleseed Juniper

Juniperus squamata 'Holger' Cupressaceae

Other names

Flaky Juniper

Growth habit

Dwarf Shrub

Perennation

Long-lived polycarpic perennial

Location

Conifer Slope

Source of plant

Cayuga Landscape Company, Iseli Nursery

Description

A semi-spreading shrub reaching 2-3' in height and 3-4' in width, the new growth sulphur-yellow maturing to bluish gray-green. The foliage is not typical of J. squamata and this may be a hybrid between J. squamata and J. chinensis 'Pfitzeriana Aurea'.

USDA Hardiness Zone

4

Special characteristics

winter interest, leaf color, growth habit, dwarf conifer