flaky juniper

How to Grow and Care for flaky juniper

flaky juniper · Juniperus squamata

Grow in any well-drained soil. Useful in hot sunny sites. Good ground cover

Watering: Water sparingly once established, excellent drainage essentialSunlight: Full sun · Partial shadeHarmful if eaten/skin allergen. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

Planting and Growing flaky juniper

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Care difficulty2 / 5
Watering scheduleWater sparingly once established, excellent drainage essential
Sunlight requirementsFull sun · Partial shade
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Soil typeChalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureWell drained
FertilizingLight slow release conifer feed in spring
ToxicityHarmful if eaten/skin allergen. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Care Tips

Grow in any well-drained soil. Useful in hot sunny sites. Good ground cover

How to Water flaky juniper?

Water sparingly once established, excellent drainage essential

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for flaky juniper?

Full sun · Partial shade

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for flaky juniper?

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What Soil Is Best for flaky juniper?

Soil type
Chalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for flaky juniper?

Well drained

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How to Fertilize flaky juniper?

Light slow release conifer feed in spring

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How to Prune flaky juniper?

No pruning required

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How to Propagate flaky juniper?

Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings

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How to Transplant flaky juniper?

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How to Care for flaky juniper in Winter?

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How to Plant flaky juniper?

Grow in any well-drained soil. Useful in hot sunny sites. Good ground cover

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How to Repot flaky juniper?

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How to Harvest flaky juniper?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

May be susceptible to phytophthora, canker and honey fungus. See also Conifers: brown patches

Pests

May be susceptible to aphids, juniper scale and caterpillars

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The Toxicity of flaky juniper

Harmful if eaten/skin allergen. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

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Attributes of flaky juniper

Plant typeConifers · Shrubs
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread1.5-2.5 metres
FoliageEvergreen
HabitBushy
OriginHimalaya, Western China

Scientific Classification

Species
Juniperus squamata
Genus
Juniperus
Family
Cupressaceae
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