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Juniperus squamata
Singleseed juniper

A species with variable habits ranging from decumbent groundcovers to large broad-rounded shrubs. The foliage is usually mostly juvenile and gray-green, and light bluish selections are prevalent.

Habit:Wide-spreading decumbent to broad rounded, dependent upon cultivar; foliage often bunchy; can become irregular with old age
Size:2-15' high
Color:Grayish-green to bright blue-green
Texture:Medium
Hardiness:Zone 5a USDA
Habitat:Himalayan mountains, Afghanistan - China

 
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