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Old specimen of Meyer Juniper at the Morton 
Arboretum 
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Meyer Juniper 
(Juniperus squamata meyeri) 
HIS tree is named in honor of Frank Meyer, a plant ex- 
plorer, under the U. S. Department of Agriculture, who 
found the tree 25 or more years ago in China. 
It is an attractive form of irregular habit, with short 
straight branches. The foliage is plump, pointed and prickly, 
is concave on the upper side and of a shiny blue color. The 
underside of the leaves are bluish green. There is also occa- 
sional pinkish red foliage which gives the tree a unique and 
distinct appearance that is unlike any other Evergreen. 
For rockeries, around pools, or in groups with other trees, 
it is always conspicuous because of its unusual growth and 
shape. It can be easily kept small by occasional trimming, 
but under favorable conditions will develop to a height of 6 
feet at least, as shown in the picture at the bottom of this 
page. It is a slow growing variety which thrives to best ad- 
vantage in a sunny location. 
Vase-Shaped Prostrate Juniper 
(Juniperus communis depressa vase-shaped) 
HE original tree of this variety was discovered on the 
grounds of one of our customers, who originally purchased 
this tree from the Hill Nursery. The normal habit of 
growth of the mother plant is low to the ground. This type, 
as will be seen from the photograph below, grows in a very 
erect vase-shaped habit. It has an attractive grayish green 
color and is thickly covered with sharp prickly needles. The 
growth is rapid and thrifty and because of its semi-dwarf 
habit, it is a valuable item for many landscape uses. 
Vase-Shaped Prostrate Juniper 
