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Juniper (Juniper Thai Columnar)
Juniper Thai Columnar
Rs 10,000
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A handsome coniferous shrub, Juniper is valued for its ornamental form and adaptability. It reaches a commanding height of 25 ft, thrives in full sun, needs moderate watering. Well-suited to Pakistan’s climate, it grows successfully in Karachi, Hyderabad, Sukkur, Rahim Yar Khan, Bahawalpur, Multan, Faisalabad, Lahore, Sialkot, Gujranwala, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Peshawar, Mardan, Abbottabad, Swat, Quetta.
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Category: Hedge Plants
Plant Details
- Foliage Type
- Coniferous
- Bloom Season
- Spring
- Sun Exposure
- Full Sun
- Water Requirements
- Moderate
- Care Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Location
- Outdoor
- Pet Child Safe
- Caution
- Growth Rate
- Slow
- Purpose
- Decorative, Privacy Screen
- Heat Tolerance
- Yes
- Drought Tolerance
- Yes
- City Suitability
- Abbottabad, Bahawalpur, Faisalabad, Gujranwala, Hyderabad, Islamabad, Karachi, Lahore, Mardan, Multan, Peshawar, Quetta, Rahim Yar Khan, Rawalpindi, Sialkot, Sukkur, Swat
Description
Juniper (Juniper Thai Columnar) is a distinguished coniferous shrub that has earned its place in gardens across Pakistan. This slow-growing coniferous plant reaches up to 25 ft at maturity, making it an ideal choice for large gardens and open spaces.
Plant Characteristics
- Botanical Name: Juniper Thai Columnar
- Plant Type: Shrub
- Mature Height: 25 ft
- Bloom Season: Spring
- Foliage: Coniferous (Green)
- Growth Rate: Slow
- Propagation: Semi-Hardwood Cuttings
Care and Growing Guide
- Sunlight: Full Sun
- Watering: Moderate: water when the top inch of soil feels dry
- Care Level: Intermediate, manageable with basic gardening knowledge
- Pet & Child Safe: Exercise caution around pets and small children
- Placement: Outdoor
How to Propagate Juniper
Propagated from semi-hardwood cuttings taken in autumn and rooted with bottom heat.
Growing in Pakistan
This plant is both heat and drought tolerant, making it exceptionally well-suited to Pakistan’s challenging summers. This hardy plant adapts well to nearly all regions of Pakistan, including the cooler areas of Abbottabad, Quetta, and the northern highlands. It handles both cold winters and warm summers.
- Recommended Cities: Karachi, Hyderabad, Sukkur, Rahim Yar Khan, Bahawalpur, Multan, Faisalabad, Lahore, Sialkot, Gujranwala, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Peshawar, Mardan, Abbottabad, Swat, Quetta
- Heat Tolerance: Yes
- Drought Tolerance: Yes, survives dry spells once established
Why Choose Juniper?
Whether you are a seasoned gardener or just starting out, Juniper is an excellent choice because it works effectively as a privacy screen or natural hedge and thrives with minimal watering once established.
Buy Juniper online at Plants.com.pk and have it delivered to your doorstep anywhere in Pakistan.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the mature height of Juniper?
Juniper is a slow-growing plant that reaches up to 25 ft at maturity. As a slow grower adding under a foot per year, it takes patience but rewards you with dense, well-shaped growth.
Should I worry about Juniper toxicity with kids or pets at home?
While Juniper is not classified as highly toxic, it is best to exercise caution and keep it away from pets and small children who might chew on the leaves. Contact with sap may cause mild skin irritation in some cases.
How often should I water Juniper in Pakistan’s climate?
Juniper needs moderate watering. Water when the top inch of soil feels dry, roughly every 4-5 days in summer and weekly in winter. It tolerates occasional missed waterings once its roots are established.
When and how should I prune Juniper?
Juniper benefits from regular pruning to maintain a dense, hedge-like shape. Trim lightly after each flowering cycle and do a heavier shaping prune in late winter before new growth begins. Since it blooms in spring, avoid heavy pruning just before that period.
What kind of light exposure is best for Juniper?
Juniper grows best in full sun. It handles direct Pakistani summer sun without problems, even in cities like Karachi, Multan, and Lahore where temperatures exceed 45 degrees.
