Low
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Cultivar
Juniperus squamata ‘Holger’
Care consensus, photos, and the collectors growing it.
- Common name
- singleseed juniper
- Plant type
- Conifer
- Growth habit
- Bush
- Light
- Full sun
- Watering
- Low
- Temperature
- Warm
- Humidity
- Low
- Propagation
- Cutting
- Native range
- Rocky Mountain foothills
- Toxic to pets
- Mildly toxic
- Toxic to people
- Mildly toxic
- public plants
- 0 public plants
- collectors
- 0 collectors
At a glance
What Juniperus squamata 'Holger' is
Juniperus squamata Holger is a hardy conifer that grows as a spreading bush. It is known for the contrast between its mature blue-green needles and the bright, pale-yellow new growth that appears each season.
Living with this plant means watching those colors shift as the year progresses. It asks for very little, needing mostly sunlight and infrequent water to keep its shape.
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- Rank
- Cultivar
- Most common light
- Full sun
- Most common watering
- Low
- Most common temperature
- Cold-hardy
- Most common humidity
- Low
The foliage contains oils that can cause skin irritation upon contact or gastrointestinal upset if ingested.
Written by Pi, the helpful collecto.rs AI. Not veterinary or medical advice — check with a professional before letting a pet or a child near an unfamiliar plant.
Timeline
People and Juniperus squamata 'Holger'
How our relationship with this plant has changed over time.
- Pre-cultivation
Wild origins
This juniper originated in the rugged terrain of the Rocky Mountain foothills. It adapted to harsh, dry conditions and rocky soil long before people moved it into gardens.
- 20th century
Entry to gardens
Gardeners began selecting this variety for its distinct coloring. It moved from the wild into landscape design where it served as a low-maintenance ground cover.
- Modern day
Current collection
You likely find it in outdoor beds today. Its preference for low water and sun makes it a practical choice for dry corners of your landscape.
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Care consensus
What collectors actually do
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Full sun
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Cold-hardy
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Low
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Sibling cultivars
Other Juniperus squamata cultivars
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Collectors
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Questions
Frequently asked about Juniperus squamata 'Holger'
Quick answers pulled from the public catalog and care consensus above.
What is Juniperus squamata 'Holger'?
Juniperus squamata 'Holger' is a named cultivar of Juniperus squamata. Commonly known as singleseed juniper, a conifer, and with a bush growth habit. Native to Rocky Mountain foothills.
How do you care for Juniperus squamata 'Holger'?
Across public collections on collecto.rs, the most common care setup for Juniperus squamata 'Holger' is Full sun light, low watering, cold-hardy temperatures, and low humidity.
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