Juniperus squamata 'Hunnetorp'
flaky juniper 'Hunnetorp'
A bushy, compact evergreen conifer with diagonally upright shoots creating a medium-sized shrub with an irregular outline. Sharply pointed, aromatic, needle-like foliage is blue-green, turning blue-grey in winter
Size
Ultimate height
1鈥�1.5 metresTime to ultimate height
10鈥�20 yearsUltimate spread
1鈥�1.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
奥别濒濒鈥揹谤补颈苍别诲pH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Blue Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Blue Green | |||
| Autumn | Blue Green | |||
| Winter | Green Grey Silver |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
East鈥揻acing or South鈥揻acing or West鈥揻acing or 狈辞谤迟丑鈥揻补肠颈苍驳
Exposure
Exposed or ShelteredDrought resistance
Yes Hardiness
H7Botanical details
- Family
- Cupressaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Bushy
- Potentially harmful
- Harmful if eaten/skin allergen. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
- Genus
Juniperus can be prostrate or erect, evergreen shrubs or trees with aromatic, scale-like or sharply pointed awl-shaped leaves, and small globose fruits
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in any well-drained soil in full sun or light shade. See conifer cultivation for further advice
Propagation
Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Coastal
- Cottage and informal garden
- Gravel garden
- Banks and slopes
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
May be susceptible to aphids, juniper scale and caterpillars
Diseases
May be susceptible to phytophthora, canker and honey fungus. See also Conifers: brown patches
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