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Tuesday, 10 May 2011

Good plant #75 - Juniperus Scopulorum 'Skyrocket'


Conifers go in and out fashion. I don't give monkey's about fashion!

This is a great looking and well-behaved evergreen columnar tree that does well up here in the northwest. Most people go for the more obvious tuscan Cypress (Cupressus Sempervirens 'Green Pencil') but it prefers warmer climates and more sheltered sites compared to this Juniper.

This plant likes a sunny position and well drained soil but tolerates drought well and can cope with an exposed site. If you prune lightly in early/ mid summer (on a cloudy day) you can really exaggerate the columnar shape. I use very sharp large scissors for pruning all conifers.

These are ideal trees for large pots and lend themselves to topiary.

Cuttings are best taken in late summer.

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