Our wide range of Juniper Trees

Give your garden a luxurious look by planting one of our wide range of Juniper trees, which will rapidly transform your garden.

It could not be easier to enhance your garden and create a space that benefits from colour and elegance.

If you are looking to improve your garden and undertake a landscaping project, Juniper Trees offer everything you could want.

What can you expect from our wide range of Juniper Trees?

Juniper is a diverse genus of evergreen coniferous trees and shrubs found in many regions of the world, ranging from Central America to the Arctic.

The Juniperus communis species is found throughout the UK and is a popular choice for gardens and landscaping due to its distinct texture and colour.

They possess needle-like leaves that come in a variety of colours including vivid blues and greens while the leaves have a distinct look that resembles scales.

Female Juniper trees bear berries that are usually blue in colour, although this may vary among different species.

Male Juniper trees, on the other hand, produce small catkin-like cones.

How can they enhance your garden?

Columnar Juniper, also known as upright Juniper, are often used as screens, in tight spaces, or as a main feature in gardens.

One well-known variety is the Juniperus Scopulorum, also known as the 'Blue Arrow', this comes with a narrow profile and striking blue foliage.

For smaller gardens, Juniper bushes that are low spreading are a great option. These varieties generally grow up to 1 meter tall and are ideal for ground cover.

Care and maintenance

These hardy plants are low maintenance and adaptable to a variety of conditions, making them an excellent choice for any gardener.

Junipers prefer well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade.

Watering your Juniper regularly, especially during dry spells, will keep the soil consistently moist.

Fertilising your Juniper is also important for its health and growth. A slow-release fertilizer or a balanced granular fertiliser can be applied in the spring or early summer.

Pruning your Juniper is also an important aspect of care, as it helps to maintain its shape and size.

You can prune your Juniper in the spring or early summer, removing any dead or diseased branches.

Junipers are an important native tree here in the UK.  The Woodlands Trust are keep to preserve them.

One of the main diseases affecting the trees is Phytophthora Austrocedri.   Here is a link to the Woodlands Trust for more information.

Juniper trees will add texture to your garden throughout the year and bring year-round colour to your garden.

Furthermore, it will inject a variety of colours ranging from yellows to greens and blues, all of which will add elegance and charm to your garden.

Problems associated with Juniper

Pests

• Juniper Scale - Sap sucking insects
• Aphids - Sap sucking bugs

Diseases

• Phytophthora
• Canker
• Honey Fungus

 

Biological controls are always a preferred choice to keep pests at bay.

Introduce wildlife into your garden and they will naturally help you control the likes of Aphids.

Here is a link to our Top Tips page to help you attract bird, bees and butterfly's to your garden

The importance of the Woodland Trust

The Woodland trust was formed in 1972.   Their aim is to protect woods and trees in the UK so we can enjoy a healthier future.

The more trees we plant in cities, the cleaner our air becomes.

They create wildlife rich woods that we can all explore.

It is important we all support the trust.

Join the movement of 300,000 plus individuals supporting the cause.

Fun Facts:

The Bennett Juniper is the largest known juniper tree in the US.  It is located in the Stanislaus National Forest in Tuolumne County, California.

It is approximately 24metres tall and thought to be at least 3000 years old!

Mythology

In some areas, Juniper is considered to be a deterrent against the Devil and witches. It was hung over doorways on the eve of May Day and burnt on Halloween to ward off evil spirits. It was said that you would prosper if you dreamed of gathering juniper berries in winter, and the berries themselves signified honour or the birth of a boy.

For all you Gin lovers

Junipers Berries are now a popular flavouring for Gin.

The berries also produce an oil which can be used to aid respiratory and digestive problems.    The essential oil is also used in aromatherapy and perfumery.

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