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Juniperus chinensis 'Ames'

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JUNIPER 'AMES'

Ames Juniper is a thick leaved tough Juniper good for windbreaks and privacy screens. Foliage is a good dark green color. Another good characteristic is the abundance of berries produced, making this a good source of wildlife food.This variety will perform well in just about any location.
USDA Hardiness Zones 4-9
Ships Late spring 2006

Homeowner Growing & Maintenance Tips:

Ames is very easy to grow, adapts to most conditions. Feed once a year with a slow release fertilizer.
To give your tree the best start possible, we include a free fertilizer packet.

Interesting Notes:

Ames makes a good windbreak or privacy screen, and a good source of wildlife food. Plant 4'- 6' apart to form a full hedge row.

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-9

Height

10-15 Feet

Spread

10 Feet

Purchase Plants Online

	Sku #2462 Conifer - 18-24 inches tall - 1 gallon Potted = (2.64 qrts / 2.51 liters) - * - (50 units available - S)	$15.95
	Sku #1249 Conifer - 24-30 inches tall - 2 gallon Potted = (1.87 gallons / 7.09 liters) - * - (26 units available - S)	$19.95

Characteristics & Attributes

Exposure

•

Sun

Growth Rate

•	Slow
•	Medium

Nature Attraction

•	Deer Resistant
•	Attracts Songbirds

Season of Interest (Foliage)

•	Early Spring
•	Late Spring / Early Summer
•	Summer
•	Fall
•	Late Summer
•	Winter

Best Characteristics

•	Growth Habit

Soil Moisture Needs

•	Average
•	Dry

Plant Type

•	Conifers
•	Small Tree
•	Medium Tree
•	Tree

Best Usages

•	Understory Planting
•	Wind Break
•	Landscape Specimen
•	Under Power Lines
•	Wildlife Habitat
•	Near Water Gardens or Ponds

Attributes

•	Specimen
•	Evergreen
•	Sound Barrier
•	Wind / Dust Break
•	Drought Tolerant
•	Privacy / Hedge

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