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Description: Junipers are coniferous plants in the genus Juniperus of the cypress family Cupressaceae. Depending on taxonomic ... more
Juniper ... viewpoint, there are between 50-67 species of juniper, widely distributed throughout the northern hemisphere, from the Arctic, south to tropical Africa in the Old World, and to the mountains of Central America in the New World. Junipers vary in size and shape from tall trees, 20-40 m tall, to columnar or low spreading shrubs with long trailing branches. They are evergreen with either needle-like and/or scale-like leaves. They can be either monoecious or dioecious.

Newest Review: ... like it in there. There are a few basic rules to follow, when planting and caring for Juniper. You should plant between ... more

 ... autumn and spring in sun or light shade. The soil should be dry, however they will tolerate most soils, including chalky ones. You can take cuttings, but its best to grow them from a seed in a coldframe in late winter. These plants require no pruneing, if you wish you could give them a light trim in spring and autumn. Junipers are liable to attack by aphids, and they can develop fungal root and butt diseases. These plants are easy to look after, will tolerate most conditions, and they are wonderfully attractive. No g...more

cindy1
Premium Review Juniper: Jump For Joy. (610 words)
by cindy1 - written on 04/04/01 (Very useful, 483 readings)
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Juniper Cupressaceae. Junipers are versatile in shape and colour. They are hardy and evergreen, and best of all they can tolerate most soils. The Juniper is a conifer that is attractive in any garden. This species offers many varieties, which can be used as lawn specimens, for containers, rock gardens and slopes. The foliage can be green, yellow, bluish or grey. The plant its self goes through juvenile and adult stages. Young leaves are normally sharps needles, beware they can irritate your skin. When the plant matures the leafs are like fleshy scales. The plant produces tiny clusters of flowers, and black or blue cones are borne. Both ...

Aspen
Premium Review Gin and Tonic, Whisky and Ice . . . . (641 words)
by Aspen - written on 12/01/01 (Very useful, 168 readings)
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. . . and Juniper has connections with all of them. At the Festive time of year, our thoughts turned to drink. But now they should also turn to the longer days, the approaching spring, and the opportunity once again to begin our annual gardening cycle. Which allows me, ever so neatly, to extol the virtues of juniper. For juniper has two close associations with alcohol. Juniper berries have long been the traditional base for flavouring gin, as you are no doubt already aware. But the connection with whisky . . . Patience. Let me talk about the plants first. Junipers are hardy conifers. Make a phrase with the words ...

 

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