Juniperus squamata Loderii

Common Name: Loder's Juniper

Description:
Juniperus squamata 'Loderii' is a slow-growing, upright evergreen conifer with a dense, columnar habit. Its fine, needle-like blue-green foliage creates a striking vertical element in the garden, making it an excellent choice for feature planting, hedging, or adding structure to rockeries and mixed borders. Hardy and drought-tolerant, 'Loderii' thrives in well-drained soils and prefers full sun but can tolerate part shade. This variety is resistant to pests and diseases and requires minimal maintenance, making it well-suited to Melbourne’s climate. Its year-round foliage colour and compact, tidy growth make it a popular choice for formal and informal landscapes alike.

Form:

• Shrub - Medium
• Upright / Columnar Growth

Mature Size:

• Height: 1.5–2.5 m
• Width: 1–1.5 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 Hedging
• Low Maintenance
• Year-round Colour Interest

Toxicity:

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

Companion Plants:

• Lavandula (Lavender)
• Buxus (Boxwood)
• Miscanthus (Maiden Grass)
• Acer palmatum (Japanese Maple)
• Thymus (Creeping Thyme)