juniper 'Sentinel'
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A slow growing, strongly upright, narrow, flame-shaped shrub or small tree with dense blue-green foliage. Similar to 'Compressa' but faster growing.

Scientific classification
- Species
- juniper 'Sentinel' (Juniperus communis 'Sentinel')
- Genus
- Juniperus
- Family
- Cupressaceae
- Harmful if eaten/skin allergen. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
- Toxicity
- Trees
- Plant type
- 1-1.5 metres
- Height
- 0.5-1 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Columnar upright
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of juniper 'Sentinel'
Distribution map
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Culture
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Toxicity
Harmful if eaten/skin allergen. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Quick identification of juniper 'Sentinel'
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juniper 'Sentinel' care guide
- Deep occasional watering with excellent drainage, less once established
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Deep occasional watering with excellent drainage, less once established
Fertilizing
Light conifer feed once yearly in early spring only
Pruning
Little pruning is needed. Remove diseased, damaged, crowded or crossing shoots and unwanted growth. Timing depends on the plant: generally late winter or early spring; plants prone to bleeding and deciduous magnolias need different timing, and deciduous azaleas and lilacs are pruned after flowering.
Propagation
Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings in early autumn
Growing
Grow in any well-drained soil, including dry, chalky or sandy soils, preferably in full sun or in light dappled shade. See tree cultivation
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to phytophthora, canker and honey fungus. See also Conifers: brown patches
Pests
May be susceptible to aphids, scale insects, conifer red spider mite and caterpillars
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