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Juniperus x pfitzeriana 'Sea Green'

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Kemper Code:  K750

Common Name: Chinese juniper
Zone: 4 to 9
Plant Type: Needled evergreen
Family: Cupressaceae
Missouri Native: No
Native Range: None
Height: 4 to 6 feet
Spread: 6 to 8 feet
Bloom Time: Non-flowering  
Bloom Color: Non-flowering
Sun: Full sun
Water: Medium
Maintenance: Low


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Plant Culture and Characteristics

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  Uses:       Wildlife:   Flowers:   Leaves:   Fruit:
Hedge Suitable as annual Attracts birds Has showy flowers Leaves colorful Has showy fruit
Shade tree Culinary herb Attracts Has fragrant flowers Leaves fragrant Fruit edible
Street tree Vegetable   hummingbirds Flowers not showy Good fall color   Other:
Flowering tree Water garden plant Attracts Good cut flower Evergreen Winter interest
Gr. cover (<1') Will naturalize   butterflies Good dried flower     Thorns or spines

General Culture:

Easily grown in average, medium, well-drained soils in full sun. Tolerant of a wide variety of soils and some drought. Also tolerant of many city air pollutants. Intolerant of wet soils.

Noteworthy Characteristics:

This juniper cultivar is a compact, evergreen shrub with a fountain-like, arching habit. Typically grows 4-6' high and to 8' wide. Features dark green foliage (may turn darker in winter) which is attractive year-round.

Problems:

Susceptible to blight (dieback of stems and twigs), particularly in wet spring weather. Resistant to cedar apple rust.

Uses:

Foundation plant, hedge or specimen.

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