The root base of the plant is then misted down with water and put in a plastic bag. Prior to shipping, your plant(s) are removed from their pots and any loose, unnecessary soil removed. The Espoma Organic Plant Foods may be used at anytime. Best to fertilize in early spring, and again in mid fall - avoid feeding standard chemical fertilizers during hot summer months, and directly after transplanting. Other granular fertilizers with a 6 - 12 - 12, or 10 - 10 - 10 ratio can also be used - but we suggest using them at 1/2 - 3/4 strength to avoid any chemical burn issues to the root system of the plants. However, a water soluble type plant food (Miracle Gro, or equivalent ) are also acceptable options. We personally use, and recommend the Espoma line of organic plant foods, as they are super effective yet gentle enough to use on even the most delicate of evergreen species where fertilizer burn would normally be a major concern. Fertilization / Feeding: For maximum health & hardiness, we highly recommend a good grade granular ( preferably organic ) fertilizer / plant food for use with all of our plant species. Deer Resistance Rating : Lowest Resistance Highest Resistance Recommended Spacing : 3 ft apart recommended for hedge planting Inspect specimens yearly as a precaution. virginiana cultivars, both bagworms and cedar apple rust can occasionally occur.
#GREY OWL JUNIPER FREE#
Diseases / Insects: Rather trouble free juniper - but as with most all J. Mature specimens are loaded with dark bluish colored berries on a yearly basis. Flower, Cone, Or Berry Facts: This variety is known to be an extremely good producer of juniper berries.
Foliage Color & Texture: Soft textured, appressed silvery blue / gray foliage is very attractive year round. Will adapt to a fairly wide range of soil types.
Soil Preference: Average to slightly acidic & sandy - well drained.
#GREY OWL JUNIPER FULL#
Best foliage density, growth rate, and color in full sun. Sun Exposure: Full sun preferred, but will tolerate some partial shade as well. Growth Rate: Moderate ( 4" - 8" avg per yr ) Definitely one of our favorite juniper varieties - worth heavy consideration when looking for an attractive, low maintenance, hardy shrub of medium height. Grey Owl juniper is a female clone, and is known to be very prolific producer of juniper berries & cones. First discovered in 1938 in a batch of Juniperus virginiana 'Glauca' seedlings. Brilliant foliage color year round - even through the winter. Uses include color accents, foundation plantings, and can even be trimmed / sheared for use as a tough, hardy hedge. A very nice landscape plant but seldom seen because of its lack of availability.
Foliage color is a brilliant silvery gray. A medium sized spreading juniper with large, ascending branches that droop ever so slightly - very similar growth habit to Pfitzer type junipers.