The columnar is called the Hetz Columnar and is named after the author.
A tall evergreen shrub with a narrow pyramidal habit of growth, bright green foliage and abundant bluish-green berries is a great hedge in the home landscape.
Our Growing Place Choice plants are chosen because they are strong performers year after year, staying attractive with less maintenance when planted in the right place.
The Hetz Columnar has green foliage.The leaves are green in the winter.The flowers and fruit are not significant.
Hetz Columnar Juniper is a shrub with a columnar growth habit.It adds a delicate texture to the landscape composition which makes it a great accent feature.
Once the threat of extreme cold has passed, this shrub is best trimmed in late winter.Deer don't care for this plant and will usually leave it alone.There are no negative characteristics.
Hetz Columnar Juniper will grow to be 15 feet tall with a spread of 6 feet.It is suitable for planting under power lines because it fills out right to the ground.It can be expected to live for 30 years under ideal conditions.
The shrub should only be grown in the sun.It can grow in both dry and moist conditions, but will not tolerate standing water.It's not related to soil type or pH.It thrives in inner city environments and is tolerant of urban pollution.This species is not from North America.