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Juniperus communis depressa 
JUNIPERUS - Juniper 
The Junipers vary greatly in habit from tall, pyramidal trees to low, prostrate or trailing 
shrubs. They are resistant to cold and drought and thrive best in a sandy loam, moderately 
moist, but grow well in rather dry, rocky and gravelly ground. They prefer sunny, open 
situations. Some of the dwarf varieties are excellent for foundation plantings. 
Juniperus chinensis Chinese Juniper J. communis prostrata aurea 
This is a rapid growing family of Junip- Golden Prostrate Juniper 
ers, native to China and Japan. It thrives A dwarf, matlike plant 1 to 1% feet high, 
in hot, dry locations and endures the with bright golden yellow foliage. 
bitter cold. Here we can count on the 
Chinese Juniper making a fine grayish J. communis suecica Swedish Juniper 
green column 15 to 20 feet tall. This plant forms an erect, compact spire 
J. chinensis albo-variegata eventually growing 18 feet high. Should 
Variegated Juniper be used where formality and accent is 
It naturally grows into a formal pyramid desired. In the fall its loose branches 
6 to 7 feet high, with creamy white should be tied together to prevent injury 
branchlets interspersed among the gray- from the snow and ice. 
green foliage. Useful in low foundation : : 
plantings for its variety of color. J. communis suecica nana 
J. chinensis columnaris Columnar Juniper RESTS Hatch ae Ce vane 
A slender, tapering spire 15 to 20 feet pure pes ak ree eh eas oat hE ae NN Soe 
high, with! sray-ereen foliage, Rapid slow growing, seldom exceeding 3% feet. 
prow neman mandcnureds miieihe seats Good for foundation and rock gardens. 
stitute for our native Cedar. Shear yearly 
to induce dense, compact foliage. 
J. chinensis Pfitzeriana  Pfitzer’s Juniper 
A remarkable plant that deserves its 
popularity. Assumes a spreading form 
with horizontal branches covered with 
dense, feathery, gray-green foliage. It 
will thrive under very unfavorable conditions, resisting 
drought, gas, and smoke. Grows well in full sun as 
well as shade. Its informal habit blends well with 
the pyramidal evergreens, and is a valuable founda- 
tion variety. 
J. chinensis procumbens Trailing Juniper 
A dense, low, spreading form with branches overlap- 
ping one another to make a neat mass of green. Valu- 
able for rockery and banks as a ground cover. 
J. communis depressa Vase-Shaped Juniper 
This prostrate Juniper develops into a low, broad- 
topped, vase-shaped bush 3 to 4 feet high. It is an im- 
proved variety over the common Juniper we see grow- 
ing native in New England. 
J. communis depressa plumosa Plume Juniper 
A comparatively new variety discovered in Maine in 1907. One of the finest 
creeping forms. The branches bend over to hug the ground, forming a mat 
of gray-green foliage. Its main distinction is the unusual purplish coloring 
of the foliage in the fall. Maximum height 15 to 18 inches. 
J. communis hibernica Trish Juniper 
It has a unique habit of growth, being very columnar and formal in outline. 
Maximum height 6 to 8 feet. Suitable for foundation plantings, but should 
be given a sheltered position. 
J. excelsa stricta Spiny Greek Juniper 
Very neat. compact, upright plant of 
dwarf proportions. Good for foundation 
plantings, window boxes, and formal 
work. Blue-green foliage. 
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BETTER PLANTS 
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horizontalis, Bar Harbor 
Bar Harbor Juniper 
The original plant was discovered on the 
shore at Bar Harbor, Maine. A fine creep- 
ing form, making a velvety mat of gray- 
green foliage. In the autumn it assumes 
a delicate lavender hue. 
horizontalis glauca 
Blue Creeping Juniper 
A low, prostrate Juniper of dense, neat 
habit, with pleasing steel-blue foliage 
which turns purple in winter. 
sabina Savin Juniper 
Dwarf, bushy plant having many branches 
growing in a semi-erect manner from the 
base 3 to 4 feet high. Looks well on 
rocky banks, sandy slopes and in house 
foundation plantings. 
virginiana Native Red Cedar 
This is one of America’s best known 
evergreens. It is native to the north- 
eastern states where its familiar form is 
often seen along the roadside. It seldom 
exceeds 30 feet in height, is columnar in 
shape, and peculiarly fitted to be used as 
a background or screen planting. 
virginiana Cannarti Cannart’s Cedar 
An improved Red Cedar having deep rich 
green foliage. A narrow column in shape, 
of medium size, reaching up to 15 feet. 
An annual shearing keeps it compact. 
virginiana glauca Silver Cedar 
Its outstanding feature is the silvery blue, 
frosty hued foliage. Its use in foundation 
or evergreen border planting makes an 
interesting color contrast. In shape and 
habit of growth is similar to the other 
Red Cedars. 
virginiana Keteleeri. Keteleer’s Cedar 
This is also an improved Red Cedar, mak- 
ing a compact, pyramidal, formal outline 
reaching up to 15 feet. Dark green folli- 
age. Truly an aristocrat of the Juniper 
family. 
virginalis 
Dwarf, hardy, slow growing evergreen, 3 
to 4 feet high. Spreading branches 
clothed with bluish green foliage. Will 
stand considerable shade; also does well 
in the hot sun. Makes a sturdy little spe- 
cimen adapted to foundation or rock 
garden plantings. 

Pfitzer’s Juniper 
