Overview
Juniperus durangensis is a bushy, columnar upright, matforming, trailing tree in the genus Juniperus, part of the Cupressaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Juniperus durangensis grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H7. Suggested uses include coastal, cottage and informal garden, wildlife gardens and low maintenance.
About
Juniperus durangensis, known as durango juniper, is an evergreen tree belonging to the Cupressaceae family. As a member of the Juniperus genus, it features aromatic foliage with scale-like or awl-shaped leaves and produces small, round fruits. This cultivar exhibits a bushy, columnar upright, matforming, or trailing habit, thriving in full sun or partial shade with well-drained soil types including chalk, clay, loam, and sand. Hardy to UK zone H7, it suits coastal, cottage, informal, and wildlife gardens, preferring fertile, well-drained soil and can be propagated by seed or semi-ripe cuttings in early autumn.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Juniperus
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing, East-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H7
Plant details
Juniperus durangensis size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Tree
- Habit
- Bushy, Columnar upright, Matforming, Trailing
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Suggested uses
- Coastal, Cottage and informal garden, Wildlife gardens, Low Maintenance
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Juniperus durangensis
- Propagation
- Seed, Semi-ripe cuttings in early autumn
- Pest resistance
- Aphids, Juniper scale, Caterpillars
- Disease resistance
- Phytophthora, Canker, Honey fungus
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Juniperus durangensis?
Juniperus durangensis prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Juniperus durangensis need?
Juniperus durangensis is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, clay, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Juniperus durangensis hardy in the UK?
Juniperus durangensis has an RHS hardiness rating of H7, meaning it is fully hardy throughout the UK, tolerating temperatures below -20°C.
How do I propagate Juniperus durangensis?
Seed, Semi-ripe cuttings in early autumn.
More in the Juniperus genus
- Juniperus asheiAshe juniper
- Juniperus cedrusCanary Island cedar
- Juniperus chinensis 'Keteleeri'
- Juniperus chinensis 'Plumosa Aureovariegata' (v)
- Juniperus chinensis var. chinensis
- Juniperus horizontalis 'Glauca'
- Juniperus indicablack juniper
- Juniperus occidentaliswestern juniper
