Parson's Juniper
Juniperus davurica
(Photo by Shenice Price)
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Taxonomy (1,2)
Classification: Gymnosperm
Family: Cupressaceae
Common name: Parson's Juniper, Dahurian Juniper
General Information (1,2)
Region of Origin: Central Asia, Siberia, Japan
USDA Plants Hardiness Zones: 4-11
- Size: 2-3 feet
- Deciduous/Evergreen: Evergreen
Diagnostic Characteristics
Leaves (2,3)
- Shape: Needle, scale-like
- Other: Blue-green, 0.5 inch
Stem/Bark (3)
- Color: Rust brown
- Texture: Flaky
Seed Cone (3)
- Color: Blue-black
Horticultural Information (2)
- Light: Full sun to partial shade
- pH: Acidic to slightly alkaline
- Landscape Uses: Groundcover
- Other: Drought tolerant, salt tolerant
Interesting Facts (2)
- Popular for bonsai
References
1) Dirr, M. (1998). Manual of woody landscape plants: Their identification, ornamental characteristics, culture, propagation and uses (5th ed.). Champaign, Ill.: Stipes Pub.
2) Steve Christman. (06/20/97). Juniperusdavurica 'Parsonii'. Floridata. April 2, 2013, from http://www.floridata.com/ref/j/juni_dav.cfm
3) Lancaster Farms, Inc. (n.d.). Parsoni Juniper. Lancaster Farms. April 2, 2013, from http://www.lancasterfarms.com/cgi-bin/orderdetails.pl?upc=64817610152
Edited by Jessica Bartek
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