Pencil cedar
Common Name: Pencil cedar
Genus: Juniperus
Species: virginiana
Skill Level: Beginner
Exposure: Full sun
Hardiness: Hardy
Soil type: Well-drained/light, Chalky/alkaline
Height: 1500cm
Spread: 600cm
A large, columnar tree from eastern USA, with spiky, grey-green leaves that are fragrant when crushed. Its juvenile foliage has spiky leaves in contrast with older leaves that lie flat on its branches. Brown-violet, glaucous fruit ripen in autumn providing the plant with seasonal interest. This plant makes a good specimen tree but requires room to reach maturity.
Looks good with:
Symphoricarpos albusViburnum tinus 'Eve Price'
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