Juniperus squamata Holger

Common Name: Holger Juniper

Description:
Juniperus squamata 'Holger' is a unique, low-growing evergreen conifer with a striking two-toned appearance. Its new growth emerges in a bright, golden-yellow shade before maturing into a cool blue-green, creating a beautiful contrast throughout the year. This hardy, slow-growing juniper forms a dense, spreading mound, making it ideal for rockeries, borders, slopes, and container planting. 'Holger' thrives in well-drained soils and prefers full sun to maintain its vibrant colouring, though it can tolerate part shade. Highly resistant to pests and diseases, it requires minimal maintenance and is well-suited to Melbourne’s climate, providing year-round interest with its distinctive foliage.

Form:

• Ground Cover
• Shrub - Small

Mature Size:

• Height: 50–80 cm
• Width: 1.5–2 m

Aspect:

• Full Sun
• Part Shade

Flowering:

• Does not flower under Melbourne's weather conditions

Flower Colour:

• N/A

Key Attributes:

• Suitable for Pots
• Disease Resistant
• Drought Tolerant
• Suitable for Ground Cover
• Low Maintenance
• Year-round Colour Interest
• Striking Foliage Contrast

Toxicity:

• Non-toxic to humans
• Mildly toxic to pets if ingested in large quantities

Companion Plants:

• Lavandula (Lavender)
• Thymus (Creeping Thyme)
• Sedum (Stonecrop)
• Buxus (Boxwood)
• Acer palmatum (Japanese Maple)