Juniperus communis L. var. cracovia
Juniperus communis is a hardy, variable, evergreen, spreading shrub to small, columnar tree, with sharp pointed leaves borne in threes, with white bands on the inner faces, and ovoid fruit, green ripening to blue over 3 years. To 6m. The type species is widespread in the northern hemisphere. The variety cracovia is is an erect, robust variety with pendulous, terminal branchlets from Poland. [RHSE, Hortus, Hilliers’].
Horticultural & Botanical History
Introduced to Britain in 1820. [JD]. Saint-Hilaire Arb. pl.34/1824.
History at Camden Park
Listed in the 1845, 1850 and 1857 catalogues [C.40/1845].
Notes
Published Aug 02, 2009 - 04:10 PM | Last updated Jul 16, 2010 - 05:05 PM
Family | Cupressaceae |
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Region of origin | Central Europe |
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Common Name | Polish juniper |
Name in the Camden Park Record | Juniperus Cracovia |
Confidence level | high |