Juniperus virgin, or pencil tree - a vertically growing, slender, large shrub in height from 7 to 12 meters. Its width varies from 4 to 6 meters. In this plant, the shape of the crown depends on the variety. Initially it is compact, conical, but as the bush grows it becomes wider, delicate and asymmetrical. The branches of the juniper are bent upwards. The nature of the needles, as a rule, depends on the degree of illumination of the place of growth. In the shade, it is acicular, and on the solar patch it is scaly. Color is saturated, gray or dark green. In winter, the needles of the juniper become dark red. Berries with a blue bluish bluish-white color.
On average, the year the juniper virgin grows by 25 centimeters. But it is worth considering that this plant grows only in the sun, it perfectly tolerates high temperatures, wind and drought-resistant. In this case, the shrub is winter-hardy and is not afraid of severe frosts. The root system is pivotal and very sensitive to chemical and mechanical damage. Juniper is not whimsical to the composition of the earth, it grows well on light clayey, sandy soils, as well as on loam and limestone. He well tolerates seasonal haircut and is ideal for topiary art. Old spreading shrubs are distinguished by a particularly picturesque crown shape.
A great popularity among lovers of garden design enjoys the juniper Skyroket. This shrub in height reaches 8 meters, the crown is dense, columnar. Needles are bluish-green or gray-green, type scaly. This plant does not tolerate shading. It grows exclusively on sunny areas. Its root system is deep, it is thanks to this feature of the structure that the juniper of this variety is resistant to strong gusts of winds. Shrub differs drought resistance, well tolerates high temperatures, frost.
Juniper Virginian Skyrocket grows on any, but well drained soils. The main thing - when choosing a landing site, pay attention to the degree of illumination of the site and its ventilation. If you plant it in the shade, then the bush will grow stunted and completely lose all its decorative qualities. Only ordinary juniper feels well in the penumbra. If the groundwater is close to the surface, it is recommended to make a good drainage before planting. As a drainage material is suitable ordinary rubble, the main thing is that its layer is not less than 15 cm.
Juniper Virginian Skyrocket needs to be fed in spring and autumn. At the beginning of May, 30-40 grams of nitroammonophosphate is introduced into the soil. Watering a moderate, the plant likes moisture. At a time under the bush poured about 20-30 liters of water. Watered 3 times a season. Once a week it is necessary to spray the plant abundantly, it is best to do it in the early morning or late evening. It is worth considering that young plants are watered twice as often, especially in the first year of life. So that the soil does not dry out quickly, it is recommended to mulch it with peat, a layer of 5 centimeters. Since juniper grows relatively slowly, the shrubbery does not need a special pruning . The removal of dried branches predominantly occurs. But if there is a desire, then you can form the crown. Variants of the finished results of design pruning can be viewed on various photos of junipers.