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Juniperus virginiana Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses Cultivation Notes: Succeeds in most soils if they are well drained, preferring a neutral or slightly alkaline soil[1, 11] and succeeding on chalk[200]. Established plants are drought tolerant, succeeding in hot dry positions[200]. They are also fairly wind-resistant[200]. A very ornamental and hardy plant[1]. It is very slow growing[4] and apparently short-lived in Britain[185], though it is very long-lived in its native environment[226]. Another report says that plants live to a moderate age of 200 - 350 years in the wild[229]. Cultivated as a timber tree in some parts of C. and S. Europe[50]. There are some named forms, selected for their ornamental value[200]. Closely related to J. scopulorum, it hybridizes with that species where their ranges overlap[226]. The main difference between the two species is that the fruits of this plant mature in one year whilst those of J. scopulorum take two years[226]. This species often hybridizes with other members of the genus. The crushed foliage has an aroma like soap or paint[185]. Plants are resistant to honey fungus[88]. In America this tree is a host of a gall-like rust that at certain stages in its life-cycle also attacks the leaves of apple trees[149]. Plants are usually dioecious, though trees with both male and female flowers are occasionally found[229]. Male and female plants must usually be grown if seed is required. For further Juniperus virginiana gardening information |
