
Sargent Juniper 
Sargent Juniper 
(Juniperus chinensis sargenti) 
HIS interesting tree was introduced to the Arnold Arboretum by 
Prof. Sargent, who collected seeds in Japan in 1892. Ernest 
Wilson, in his book, “ The Conifers and Taxads of Japan,” writes: 
“Tt has proved perfectly hardy, grows freely, and its stems and branch- 
lets overlap one another in such a manner as to form neat, low, wide- 
spreading masses of green. As a ground cover, this Juniper is the most 
valuable of all the known kinds.” 




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Suggestion for 
an Entrance Planting 
(Key for Planting at right) 
(1) 2 Woodward Globe Arborvitae 
(2) 2 Douglas Golden Arborvitae 
(3) 2 Hill Mugho Pine 
(4) 2 Hill Waukegan Juniper 
(5) 1 Berckman Golden Arborvitae 
(6) 4 Cannart Redcedar 
(7) 2 Black Hill Spruce 
(8) 1 Redcedar 
(9) 4 Pfitzer Juniper 
(10) 2 Japanese Yew 
(11) 1 Schott Redcedar 
(12) 2 American Arborvitae 
Pyramidal Juniper 
(Juniperus virginiana pyramidalis) 
HIS isan attractive,compact grower, 
which has rich, dark green foliage. 
The whipcord foliage predominates. 
It is a very rapid grower, capable of being 
trimmed into numerous forms. The natural 
tendency of this tree is to grow with many 
stems from the ground, forming an erect 
bush, but, by training when small, upright 
specimens are easily produced. This tree is 
frequently trimmed into ball shapes for 
formal uses. 

A single specimen of Sargent Juniper 
Hill 

Hill Pyramidal Juniper 
The planting which is shown in this picture bordering a walk is, of 
course, composed of many plants growing together. It is not more than 
eight to twelve inches in height and creeps along the ground to con- 
siderable distance. For this reason it is an ideal tree for terraces, for 
ground cover, or for a border to taller trees. It also serves a good 
purpose in rock gardens. 
While not all nurseries separate this tree into two distinct forms, 
there is a type with green foliage and slightly different foliage texture, 
and another type with bluish foliage of the shade shown in this colored 
print. While this tree is said to grow wild in Japan, it is regarded as a 
horticultural variety of Chinese Juniper. 




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