Holger Juniper Juniperus squamata 'Holger'
- Phonetic Spelling
- jew-NIP-er-us SKWA-ma-tuh
- Description
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This remarkable shrub foliage changes with the season with spring being frosted with gold then turning in summer to a blue-green and finally, winter is blue-gray. This shrub has difficulty in the Southeast because of moisture and high temperatures.
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Attributes:
- Genus:
- Juniperus
- Species:
- squamata
- Family:
- Cupressaceae
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Woody
- Dimensions:
- Height: 4 ft. 0 in. - 5 ft. 0 in.
- Width: 4 ft. 0 in. - 5 ft. 0 in.
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Whole Plant Traits:
- Plant Type:
- Shrub
- Habit/Form:
- Arching
- Erect
- Spreading
- Growth Rate:
- Slow
- Maintenance:
- Low
- Texture:
- Fine
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Cultural Conditions:
- Light:
- Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
- Soil Drainage:
- Good Drainage
- Available Space To Plant:
- 6-feet-12 feet
- NC Region:
- Mountains
- Piedmont
- USDA Plant Hardiness Zone:
- 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b
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Leaves:
- Leaf Color:
- Blue
- Gold/Yellow
- Gray/Silver
- Green
- Leaf Type:
- Needles
- Hairs Present:
- No
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Stem:
- Stem Is Aromatic:
- No
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Landscape:
- Landscape Location:
- Lawn
- Patio
- Small Space
- Woodland
- Landscape Theme:
- Drought Tolerant Garden
- Rock Garden
- Winter Garden
- Design Feature:
- Accent
- Small groups
- Resistance To Challenges:
- Deer