Juniper, 7 gal, Wichita Blue

Description

Broad, pyramidal form. Retains its bright, light blue-grey, soft foliage colour all year-round. Annual shearing maintains a more dense, compact form. Use for screens, background, borders or hedges. Very hardy.

Attributes

Type: Evergreen Shrub

Growth Habit: Upright, Pyramidal

Mature Height: 4 – 5m (13 – 16ft.)

Mature Spread: 1.5m (5ft.)

Zone: 3

Feature Characteristics: Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Drought Tolerant

Ornamental Features

Foliage Colour: Light blue-grey

Care

General Maintenance: Little pruning is necessary. Prune broken or damaged limbs.

Light: Full sun

Watering: Water deeply, regularly during first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Once established, reduce frequency; tolerates moderate drought.

Soil: Highly adaptable and easy to grow in most well-drained soils; avoid overly wet conditions.

Fertilizer: Feed in early spring with an all purpose fertilizer prior to the new growth.