Should I plant juniper?
Do any of the forum members have experience growing juniper? I like this plant, but I’m wondering if it’s worth planting it in the garden?
Do any of the forum members have experience growing juniper? I like this plant, but I’m wondering if it’s worth planting it in the garden?
You can plant it, but for this you need to choose the right variety, since the size of the bush, the smell of “pine needles” and the speed of reproduction will depend on it. We planted Daurian juniper. It grows well, is easy to care for and does not emit much odor. There is also a Caucasian one, but it multiplies quickly and therefore will often have to be cut off.
Doesn’t it spread its roots like a raspberry throughout the entire area? Otherwise, we planted raspberries in specially dug barrels so that they would not fill the entire area. Will there be no such problem with juniper?
No. Plant it calmly, it’s not sea buckthorn :) It won’t spread. And also, find a place where there is no direct sunlight, otherwise it will simply dry out. Look, for example, where juniper grows in the forest. In the shade
The juniper root is medium long. But it multiplies slowly. For example, small juniper bushes are planted in garden pots (stone). The plant can grow in it for 2 years without replanting. Although during this period the root continues to grow.
Thanks for the answer. If the roots grow slowly, then you can plant them just like any other shrub or tree.We'll try to plant it next year and see what happens.
Among conifers, juniper is the most unpretentious plant. They can grow wonderfully both in the scorching sun (as we have in the south) and in the shade. It has been noticed that junipers suffer least from animal outrages.
Juniper is an ordinary shrub, although it is not picky in the weather. The fashion for ornamental shrubs came to us not very long ago, but has already captured all summer residents)) Any plant nursery plants/ boasts a large selection of this plant and others like it. If you decide to plant, they will tell you how it grows and where to plant it.
Cossack juniper grows very beautifully on an alpine hill. The shrub is about a meter high and grows sideways very slowly. The plant does not require special care.
I don’t remember the exact name, but I think that’s exactly what I’m growing. It is absolutely easy to care for, and the smell is simply amazing. I love to rub a leaf and enjoy the unique aroma of pine needles.
I also planted juniper when I made an alpine hill on my summer cottage. The designer helped me in this matter, so I didn’t doubt his advice and agreed. Although she herself probably wouldn’t decide whether to plant it or not.
Elf juniper is good on the site - beautiful at any time of the year. In the summer, if flowers are planted nearby, they shade it favorably; in the winter, if there is snow, a bright spot lifts the mood; in the fall, mixed with flowers and colorful leaves of trees, it is also pleasing to the eye!
Plant without hesitation! Very beautiful plant and unpretentious
You can plant juniper. We've generally made it simpler.When we went into the forest to pick mushrooms and berries, we dug up forest bushes and planted them in the front garden. The main thing is to water more often in the first year, otherwise it will dry out.
If you like to smoke something - meat, fish, juniper will come in very handy at your fingertips. Get a great flavor boost from the smoking process. Decorative properties will also be useful on the site.