Juniperus communis L. var. hibernica

See Juniperus communis L. var. cracovia for a general description of the species.  The form hibernica is a very slow growing, slender, evergreen, spindle-shaped, columnar shrub or small tree with dense foliage, the branchlets somewhat pendant at the tips.  To 5m.  [RHSE, Hortus, Hilliers’].

Horticultural & Botanical History

No additional data.

History at Camden Park

Listed in the 1845, 1850 and 1857 catalogues [C.42/1845].

Notes

Published Aug 02, 2009 - 05:10 PM | Last updated Jul 16, 2010 - 05:04 PM

More details about Juniperus communis L. var. hibernica
Family Cupressaceae
Category
Region of origin

Ireland
Synonyms
  • Juniperus hibernica Lodd. ex Loud.
  • Juniperus communis L var. stricta
Common Name

Irish juniper
Name in the Camden Park Record

Juniperus Hibernica

Confidence level high