Juniperus virginiana 'Maumee' - 15-20 CM C2

Description
The Rocky Mountain juniper (Juniperus virginiana) is a shrub that grows upright in a conical shape and usually reaches a height of around 12 metres and a width of around 6 metres. This shrub is well tolerant of frost and prefers well-drained, humus-rich soil in a sunny position.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Juniperus scopulorum.

Spread
North America.

Frost hardiness
The Rocky Mountain juniper has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Rocky Mountain juniper is conical and upright in structure. It usually grows 20 - 25 cm per year.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
This plant is susceptible to snow pressure. In snowy areas, it is therefore advisable to wrap the branches with string. Otherwise, they may split apart and not fully recover. When the snow season is over, the strings must of course be removed again.

Use
Solitary, ornamental shrub, park