Vol. 11

Title:
PROPAGATION OF JUNIPERUS CONFERTA

Author:
W.M. Tomlinson

pp: 306-308

Abstract:
Juniperus conferta, commonly called Shore juniper, was first introduced into the nursery trade in 1915, its native habitat being Japan. The Shore juniper obtains a maximum height of 18 inches and usually has a spread of between four and five feet, making an informal mat of blue-green foliage.

This juniper is one of the best low-growing ground covers for sea shore or dry, sandy situations in the coastal areas. It will with-stand salt water spray, and even some submersion, exceedingly well. It also has been used quite extensively the past few years in rock gardens and mound plantings. The Shore juniper grows best in full sun and withstands most coastal and inland weather conditions. Through our past experience, however, we have discovered that it will not grow in the hot desert areas of our state.

In the propagation of Juniperus conferta in Southern California, we have found that cuttings taken from the middle of December to the middle of January root much faster and in higher

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