- Botanical name: Juniperus recurva 'Castelwellan'
- Common name: Drooping juniper
- Family: Cupressaceae
- Plant Type: Tree, Evergreen
Blue/Green
- Key features:
- Aromatic foliage
- Low maintenance plant
Junipers are prostrate or erect evergreen shrubs or trees, of varying sizes. Their evergreen, aromatic foliage ranges from green and yellow to blue and grey. They are tolerant of most soils and conditions and are fully hardy. Both male and female plants are needed to produce berries on the female plant.
Juniperus recurva ‘Castlewellan’ forms a pyramidal shape and has eye-catching, drooping branches. The grey-green needles are striped white underneath. It’s a self-fertile species, which means that it produces black-purple berries. It will reach around 2m after 10 years, but can ultimately reach 15m high.
How to grow Juniperus 'Castelwellan'
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Plant size
2m height
40cm spread
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Aspect
North facing, east facing, south facing, west facing
- Sun exposure: Full sun, dappled shade, partial shade
- Hardiness: Hardy
- Soil type: Well drained / light / sandy / clay / heavy / moist / chalky / alkaline / acidic
Plant calendar
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| Plant |
J
Do not Plant in January |
F
Do not Plant in February |
M
Do Plant in March |
A
Do Plant in April |
M
Do not Plant in May |
J
Do not Plant in June |
J
Do not Plant in July |
A
Do not Plant in August |
S
Do Plant in September |
O
Do Plant in October |
N
Do not Plant in November |
D
Do not Plant in December |
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| Take cuttings |
J
Do not Take cuttings in January |
F
Do not Take cuttings in February |
M
Do not Take cuttings in March |
A
Do not Take cuttings in April |
M
Do not Take cuttings in May |
J
Do not Take cuttings in June |
J
Do not Take cuttings in July |
A
Do not Take cuttings in August |
S
Do Take cuttings in September |
O
Do Take cuttings in October |
N
Do not Take cuttings in November |
D
Do not Take cuttings in December |
Juniperus 'Castelwellan' and wildlife
Juniperus 'Castelwellan' has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.
Is Juniperus 'Castelwellan' poisonous?
Juniperus 'Castelwellan' can be toxic.
Toxic to Cats
Toxic to Dogs
Toxic to People
No reported toxicity to Birds
No reported toxicity to Horses
No reported toxicity to Livestock
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