Juniperus plant

HIGHLIGHTS

• Popularly used as  – Cedar, Juniperus communis, the common juniper
• Flower – no
• Edible – Yes, juniper berries are edible
• Growth – Fast growth rate
• Uses – Juniper has been used to treat a very wide range of ailments

PLANTING & CARE

• Temperature – They can be found in a wide range of temperatures, except for areas of extreme heat or cold.
• Water – Newly planted– Water young shrubs during dry spells for the first two years. Afterward, the shrub is drought tolerant and can make do with what nature provides
• Light – Keep the plant in indirect bright light location for 2-3 days and then gradually move to a location that receives 4-6 hours of direct sunlight
• Fertilizer – Fertilize the shrub with 10-10-10 fertilizer in spring of the year after planting and every other year thereafter.
• Pruning – Cut the plants back to the soil surface and apply mulch to help against deep freeze or changes in soil temperatures

SPECIFICATION

• Plant – Juniperus plant
• Flower colour – no
• Height – 40 to 50 cm / 1.5 feet
• Pot size – 4 – 6 inches upper diameter
• Weight – 2-3 Kgs