Overview
Juniperus saltuaria is a bushy, columnar upright, matforming, trailing tree in the genus Juniperus, part of the Cupressaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Juniperus saltuaria 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 saltuaria is a cultivar of the Juniperus genus, which includes evergreen shrubs or trees with aromatic leaves that are either scale-like or awl-shaped. This tree exhibits a bushy, columnar upright, matforming, or trailing habit and retains its evergreen foliage throughout the year. It thrives in full sun or partial shade and is suitable for a range of soil types, including chalk, clay, loam, and sand, with well-drained conditions. Hardy to UK zone H7, it is well-suited to coastal, cottage, informal, and wildlife gardens, requiring low maintenance and flowering in spring and summer.
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 saltuaria 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 saltuaria
- 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 saltuaria?
Juniperus saltuaria prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Juniperus saltuaria need?
Juniperus saltuaria 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 saltuaria hardy in the UK?
Juniperus saltuaria 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 saltuaria?
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 durangensisdurango juniper
- Juniperus horizontalis 'Glauca'
- Juniperus indicablack juniper
