About

A large, spreading, evergreen juniper to about 8m tall from the arid mountains of Texas and New Mexico, with drooping, scale-like, grey-green to mid-green aromatic foliage and small, round, berry-like, reddish-brown cones. A rare and unusual juniper for a hot, sunny, sharply-drained position.

About the genus

Wikstroemia is a genus containing species of varied habit, from compact perennials to larger woody plants. Members are valued in horticulture for their flowers, foliage, or overall form and are found in diverse habitats worldwide

Plant details

Suggested usesBorders, containers, mixed plantings.

Care notes

CultivationPlant in well-drained soil. Water during establishment.
PruningRemove dead growth as needed.
PropagationPropagate by division, cuttings, or seed.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant.