Juniperus horizontalis 'Glauca' — Bushy, Columnar upright, Matforming, Trailing

Overview

Juniperus horizontalis 'Glauca' is a bushy, columnar upright, matforming, trailing tree in the genus Juniperus, part of the Cupressaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Juniperus horizontalis 'Glauca' 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 horizontalis 'Glauca' is a cultivar of the Juniperus genus, which comprises evergreen shrubs or trees with aromatic leaves and small, round fruits. This cultivar is a matforming tree with evergreen foliage, suitable for growing in full sun or partial shade. It thrives in a variety of well-drained soils, including chalk, clay, loam, and sand, and tolerates a range of soil pH levels from acid to alkaline. Hardy to UK zone H7, it is well suited to coastal, cottage, informal, and wildlife gardens, requiring low maintenance and favouring fertile, well-drained soil.

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 horizontalis 'Glauca' 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 horizontalis 'Glauca'

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 horizontalis 'Glauca'?

Juniperus horizontalis 'Glauca' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.

What soil does Juniperus horizontalis 'Glauca' need?

Juniperus horizontalis 'Glauca' 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 horizontalis 'Glauca' hardy in the UK?

Juniperus horizontalis 'Glauca' 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 horizontalis 'Glauca'?

Seed, Semi-ripe cuttings in early autumn.

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