Hillbush Juniper 
(Juniperus virginalis) 
New Hill Introduction 
HE correct botanical name 
for this tree is somewhat in 
question, as there does not 
exist any recognized name of 
“Juniperus virginalis.”” However, 
this is the name which was given 
to the trees when they were pur- 
chased originally by the Hill 
Nursery from Japan in 1916. 
The original plants were trim- 
med in globe shape, and most of 
them were sold as such. However, 
those that were retained and 
planted in the nursery lost their 
globe form and developed their 
true character, which is the low 
bush, with many erect branches 
as illustrated in the colored pic- 
ture at the right. 
After close observation of this 

tree for a number of years, we de- 
termined that this tree had un- 
usual merit from the robust na- 
ture of its growth, the thick heavy 
foliage, and the unusual fine color 
both summer and winter. We 
have selected two types which we 
intend to continue propagating in 
the future. This specimen, in the 
color plate, is one which we placed 
in the hands of the Morton Arbo- 
retum some years ago and where 
this picture was taken. 
It is a tree which makes a 
strong, rapid, thrifty growth and 
one which adapts itself to many 
needs in landscape use. We rec- 
ommend this tree particularly to 
anyone seeking a new improved 
form of low growing Juniper. 
Savin Juniper (Juniperus sabina) 

Hillbush Juniper, dark green form. There is also a ‘‘very dark green” 
variety, similar except for color. 
Savin Juniper 
(Juniperus sabina) 
HIS is one of the oldest of the ornamental 
Evergreens, having been known in cultiva- 
tion for at least 400 years. It is a tree native 
to the south of Europe, in the lower Alps, the 
Pyrenees, Greece, and elsewhere. It is a low- 
growing, many branched shrub, rather vase- 
shaped in form, eventually reaching a height of 
perhaps four feet. It is a popular tree in founda- 
tion groups and other landscape uses. The black- 
ish-purple berries are an attraction. 
Like other types of Junipers, it does not favor 
crowded conditions, shade or heavy soil, but does 
best in rather loose, sandy or gravelly soil, with a 
good circulation of air and open sun. 

Juniper Foliage (1/2 natural size) 
