Juniperus squamata ‘Meyeri’ – Bush
£795.00 incl. VAT
The common name for Juniperus squamata: ‘Flaky Juniper’, refers not to the plant’s personality but rather to its habit of shedding strips of reddish brown bark. This is a cracking conifer.
Hardiness level Green
The common name of ‘Flaky Juniper’ refers not to the plant’s personality but rather to its habit of shedding strips of reddish brown bark. This is a cracking conifer. The needles are a steel grey, the plant is low and spreading and is often seen in rockeries and Japanese gardens. It is slow growing, but given lots and lots of time, it could develop into a tree 6m x 3m, though that would be a gift for your grandchildren.
It has never been found in the wild, rather it is a clone that was propagated by cuttings in the gardens of central China where a certain Mr Meyer found it and introduced it to the USA in 1910, before it was brought to our gardens.
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| Size | |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Dry / Well Drained, Loam, Moist / Well Drained, Sandy |
| Light | |
| Situation | Coastal, Exposed (To wind and sun), Mild City Gardens, Plants for Pots, Sheltered Garden |
| Plant Type | |
| Features | Interesting leaf colour, Wiry, Fragrant Scent, Produces Fruit |
| Continent of Origin | |
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FAQs
HOW FAST DOES JUNIPER SQUAMATA 'MEYERI' GROW?
A few centimetres a year.
HOW DO YOU TAKE CARE OF JUNIPER SQUAMATA 'MEYERI'?
Keep watered until established after which it shouldn’t need much attention. Prune for health, ie, remove dead diseased or crossing branches.
HOW TALL DOES JUNIPER SQUAMATA 'MEYERI' GROW?
It could achieve 6m over a very, very long time.
DOES JUNIPER SQUAMATA 'MEYERI' PREFER SUN OR SHADE?
Best in the sun.
IS JUNIPER SQUAMATA 'MEYERI' AN INDOOR OR OUTDOOR PLANT?
Outdoor.
IS JUNIPER SQUAMATA 'MEYERI' SUITABLE FOR HEDGING?
Not applicable.
CAN JUNIPER SQUAMATA 'MEYERI' BE GROWN IN POTS OR CONTAINERS?
Yes, with good husbandry.
IS JUNIPER SQUAMATA 'MEYERI' TOXIC TO PETS?
No.
