Can you grow juniper in the UK?

Common juniper is native to the UK, Europe and much of the northern hemisphere. It thrives on chalk lowland, moorland, in rocky areas and old native-pine woodland.

Are junipers fast growing?

APPEARANCE : Fast growing conifer with silver-blue-green foliage and an upright narrow growth habit that doesn’t need pruning. USE FOR : Windbreak hedging, in small gardens and narrow spaces, as a specimen tree, in large pots. PLANTING : Plant in full sun or semi-shade.

When should junipers be planted?

fall
Plant container-grown junipers any time of year. Shrubs with balled and burlaped roots are best planted in fall. Dig the planting hole as deep as the root ball and two to three times wider. Set the shrub in the hole so the soil line on the stem is even with the surrounding soil.

How long do juniper bushes live?

350 to 700 years
Junipers typically live from 350 to 700 years, with some even passing the millennium mark. Despite their longevity, junipers rarely exceed 30 feet in height or three feet in diameter.

Where do junipers grow in the UK?

Core populations of juniper mainly occur on chalk downland or limestone grassland in southern England but may also be found along ancient trackways, roadsides, disused quarries, sea cliffs and rarely heathland. In the uplands, it can be found on mountains, moorland, beside streams or in open woodland.

What is the best evergreen tree for privacy UK?

Photinia red robin, Privet, Holly, Evergreen Oak and Laurel all make superb Evergreen screening trees. A more formal alternative is Pleached trees. They take up little room, where space is at a premium and form a good barrier in summer and winter.

How far apart do you plant juniper?

Space ground cover varieties at least 5 to 6 feet apart. Hedge cultivars should be spaced 2 to 4 feet apart depending on the desired appearance. Plant larger juniper cultivars away from buildings, allowing enough room for the tree to grow to its maximum mature width without interference.