Overview
Juniperus virginiana 'Blue Arrow' is a bushy, spreading branched, columnar upright, matforming, trailing tree in the genus Juniperus, part of the Cupressaceae family, with evergreen foliage. It typically grows around 20.0 m tall. Juniperus virginiana 'Blue Arrow' grows best in full sun, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H7. Suggested uses include architectural, wildlife gardens, coastal, cottage and informal garden, banks and slopes and ground cover.
About
Juniperus virginiana, also known as eastern red cedar, red cedar, Virginian juniper, eastern juniper, red juniper, and other local names, is a species of juniper native to eastern North America from southeastern Canada to the Gulf of Mexico and east of the Great Plains. Farther west it is replaced by the related Juniperus scopulorum and to the southwest by Juniperus ashei.
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About the genus
Junipers are coniferous trees and shrubs in the genus Juniperus of the cypress family Cupressaceae. Depending on the taxonomy, between 50 and 67 species of junipers are widely distributed throughout the Northern Hemisphere as far south as tropical Africa, as far north as the Arctic, and parts of Asia and Central America. The highest-known juniper forest occurs at an altitude of 4,900 metres (16,100 ft) in southeastern Tibet and the northern Himalayas, creating one of the highest tree lines on earth.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Juniperus
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Sandy, Loamy, Clay
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained, Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H7
Plant details
Juniperus virginiana 'Blue Arrow' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Tree
- Habit
- Bushy, Spreading branched, Columnar upright, Matforming, Trailing
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Height
- 20.0 m
- Suggested uses
- Architectural, Wildlife gardens, Coastal, Cottage and informal garden, Banks and slopes, Ground cover
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Juniperus virginiana 'Blue Arrow'
- Propagation
- Semi-hardwood cuttings
- Pest resistance
- Aphids, Juniper scale, Caterpillars
- Disease resistance
- Phytophthora, Canker, Honey fungus
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Juniperus virginiana 'Blue Arrow'?
Juniperus virginiana 'Blue Arrow' prefers full sun. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Juniperus virginiana 'Blue Arrow' need?
Juniperus virginiana 'Blue Arrow' is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including sandy, loamy and clay. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays well-drained to moist but well-drained.
How big does Juniperus virginiana 'Blue Arrow' grow?
Juniperus virginiana 'Blue Arrow' reaches a height of 20.0 m.
Is Juniperus virginiana 'Blue Arrow' hardy in the UK?
Juniperus virginiana 'Blue Arrow' 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 virginiana 'Blue Arrow'?
Semi-hardwood cuttings.
More in the Juniperus genus
- Juniperus recurva 'Embley Park'Himalayan Juniper
- Juniperus sabina 'Musgrave'Savin Juniper
- Juniperus scopulorum 'Blue Arrow'Rocky Mountain juniper 'Blue Arrow'
