Juniperus communis 'Hibernica'Irish juniper
A columnar juniper with grey-blue evergreen foliage, chosen when a project needs a narrow vertical line that will not grow in width. It creates rhythm in short avenue plantings, entrances and Mediterranean-inspired gardens without requiring formative pruning.
- Narrow, evergreen column that needs no pruning to keep its shape
- Grey-blue foliage with a silvery sheen in the sun
- Tolerates drought, wind and poor soils once established
About this cultivar
Juniperus communis 'Hibernica' forms a dense, regular column of around 3 to 5 metres in height in gardens, rarely exceeding 1 metre in width. Growth is slow and the silhouette stays tight over the years.
The foliage is needle-like, short and prickly to the touch, of a blue-green that takes on a silvery sheen in the sun. It is evergreen and uniform all year round, which makes this juniper a structural rather than a seasonal feature.
It needs full sun and well-drained soil, even poor or stony, and tolerates drought, wind and cold well. In areas of heavy snow it is advisable to tie the crown in discreetly so that it does not splay open. It is used in pairs at entrances, in a short row along a path, or as a vertical accent in a low-maintenance group planting.
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