About
A medium-sized, aromatic, evergreen conifer to about 10m tall native to Bermuda, with a broadly conical or spreading crown, closely adpressed, scale-like, dark green foliage and small, blue-grey, rounded female cones. An historically important timber tree of the Atlantic, and a rare and interesting juniper for a mild, sheltered, sunny position.
About the genus
Cynoglossum can be annuals, biennials or perennials, usually short-lived, with roughly hairy, simple, lance-shaped to oblong leaves and cymes of blue, purple pink or white, forget-me-not-like flowers from spring to autumn
Plant details
Suggested usesBedding, containers, hanging baskets.
Care notes
CultivationPlant after last frost in fertile soil.
PruningDeadhead regularly.
PropagationGrow from seed in spring.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant.