JUNIPERUS communis 'Hibernica'

Description:Common name: Irish Juniper. Medium sized conifer, slender, columnar habit. The needles are prickly, pale green, with silver bands, giving a blue green effect

Uses: Excellent for formal planting

Climate/Position: In a sunny or shaded position

Height/Spread: Height 3 to 5 metres

Soil Requirements: Suits most soils and sites, but not waterlogged

Pruning: Little or no pruning required

Special Requirements: The foliage is not harmed by snow, so is good for cloud pruned specimens

Additional Interest: In medieval times branches were burnt to keep away evil, today the berries are used to flavour gin