Juniperus communis 'Horstmann'

Also Known As

Horstmann's Weeping Juniper

Plant type

shrub, conifer

size

H: 10'-20'
W: 3'-15'

planting zones

6a-8b

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Juniperus communis 'Horstmann' plant details

Juniperus communis 'Horstmann' is an evergreen conifer shrub with green foliage. Grows well with sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in alkaline and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant and wind tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Juniperus communis 'Horstmann'

Plant type: conifer shrub
Plant family: cupressaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 3 FT - 15 FT - wide, 10 FT - 20 FT - tall
Uses: border plant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Juniperus communis 'Horstmann'

USDA Zones: 6a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: verticillium wilt and wind
Soil needs: alkaline and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Hortsmann Juniper is a strong weeping juniper. With staking, it can be tall narrow weeper, or on its on it creates irregular limbs with weeping branchlets?growing into unusual spectre-like shapes.

By: Fantastic Plants

Juniperus communis 'Horstmann' - A weeping variety of Common Juniper. Leaves blue green, on weeping foliage. Needs to be staked for height.

By: Kigi Nursery

A very graceful upright selection from Germany. We have a nice one in our border garden. Quite trouble free and good in sun, wind and drought tolerant. These might need a little staking to encourage the vertical habit. A choice selection.