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10 Best Evergreen Shrubs
One of the best shrub arborvitaes is ‘Mr. Bowling Ball‘, Thuja occidentalis ‘Bobozam.’ This dwarf shrub only grows two to ...
World's oldest juniper shrub discovered in Finland—annual rings suggest it's 1,647 years old
Researchers from the University of Padua in Italy found a juniper at Utsjoki in Finnish Lapland, which they analyzed to be ...
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Junipers Are a Landscaper's Dream — How to Use Them in Your Lawn Like a Pro
Junipers are hardy, drought-tolerant, and have growth habits that range from low ground covers to large pyramidal forms. The palette of foliage colors ranges from yellow to silver-blue, to dark green.
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World’s oldest juniper shrub discovered in Finland!
Scientists have discovered the world’s oldest known juniper shrub in Finland, and it’s an incredible 1,647 years old!
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1,647-year-old common juniper in Finland identified as Europe's oldest woody plant
To determine the age of the juniper shrub, scientists used dendrochronology techniques, specifically studying growth rings. They estimated that the juniper sprouted in 378 CE. 1,647-year-old ...