The juniper convinces with its variability, because it enriches gardens in the form of privacy hedges or ground covers. The adaptable plant even feels at home in the bucket. But the different varieties make special demands on the location.
Juniper is a beautiful addition to the garden
use
Juniper provides structure and variety in the garden. The evergreen plants impress with their special growth forms and attract attention all year round. Varieties with low growth are ideal for planting in smaller home gardens or as accents in front gardens. Juniperus species can be planted as ground cover or as a solitary tree. They grow together in group plantings to form dense hedges and provide optimal privacy. Smaller species can be placed in tubs and planters.
Juniper is valuable in the garden:
- easy to care for and decorative
- in old age junipers are self-runners
- Flowers are a valuable food source for bees in spring
location and soil
Juniper proves to be adaptable because it can cope with different climatic regions. All Juniperus species prefer a sunny location. Plants will not thrive in half shade. They tend to go bald after a few years. Juniper grows best in dry conditions. The roots do not tolerate waterlogging.
Ground conditions:
- loose structure with good permeability
- high sand content
- may be calcareous
sorts
Creeping junipers are suitable as ground cover. There are varieties whose foliage shimmers yellow, silvery or blue. The green-needled varieties enrich the garden with fresh colours. Creeping juniper grows slowly and is particularly effective in sunny places. Its carpet-like growth makes it the perfect plant for edging beds.
Shrub junipers such as Juniperus virginiana 'Hetzii' or Juniperus media 'Pfitzeriana' have a higher growth rate per year. They are suitable for privacy hedges and also tolerate special shape cuts. They can be planted in tubs and grown on sunny balconies or patios.
Juniperus communis is a native species that is widely used as an ornamental tree. It is not only used for decorative purposes, but also provides a tasty enrichment in the winter kitchen with its berry-like fruits. Juniperus scopulorum 'Skyrocket' and Juniperus communis 'Hibernica' come into their own in heather gardens. They develop a slender growth and fit into settings with boulders.