Juniperus communis 'Hibernica'
Irish juniper
A dense, compact, evergreen conifer forming a large, columnar shrub about 3-5m in height, with erect branches bearing needle-like, grey-green foliage. Good in formal gardens
Synonyms
Juniperus communis 'Stricta'Juniperus communis var. hemisphera 'Hibernica'
see moreJuniperus hibernica
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Size
Ultimate height
2.5–4 metresTime to ultimate height
20–50 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green Grey Silver | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green Grey Silver | |||
| Autumn | Green Grey Silver | |||
| Winter | Green Grey Silver |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Exposed or ShelteredDrought resistance
Yes Hardiness
H7Botanical details
- Family
- Cupressaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Columnar upright
- Potentially harmful
- 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 including dry, chalky or sandy soils in full sun or light dappled shade. Useful specimen in a formal landscape. See conifer cultivation for further advice
Propagation
Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Architectural
- Rock garden
- Low Maintenance
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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