*Irish juniper
*Juniperus communis ‘Hibernica’
IRISH JUNIPER
Cupressaceae
North America, Eurasia
Location: map coordinates O-16 (north side of Thomasson Building),
N 39°11'9'' W 75°32'39''
Planting history: presently unknown.
Description:
*Non-native species (not native to Delaware)
IRISH JUNIPER
Cupressaceae
North America, Eurasia
Location: map coordinates O-16 (north side of Thomasson Building),
N 39°11'9'' W 75°32'39''
Planting history: presently unknown.
Description:
- evergreen small tree or shrub, conifer
- etymology: Juniperus = the Latin name; communis = common
- leaves short needles
- dioecious (separate male and female plants)
- modified cones berry-like, with bluish waxy coating (glaucous) turning purple-black at maturity (18 months). Cones used to flavor gin, some beers, and meats; also as a traditional medicine
- this cultivar has a dense narrow form; branches erect, stiff; slow-growing
- the species is widespread in the temperate northern hemisphere, and said to have the largest range of any woody plant in the world. In North America mainly a northern and mountain species; in Delaware a rare escape from cultivation to disturbed areas in New Castle County piedmont
*Non-native species (not native to Delaware)
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