Hi. I have provisionally identified this conifer as a Juniperus communis. Is that right, and if so which cultivar is it likely to be? The tree is 6m (20') high and about 60cm wide when viewed from the 'front', maybe 80cm or so when viewed from the side. I have no idea as to its age, but it was already very tall 20 years ago. The foliage normally appears glaucous, it looks green on the pictures due to the new growth at this time of year. The problem is that it is leaning over, a situation that has gradually developed over the years. Is it safe to leave it in its current condition or is it likely to fall over in strong winds? If it does fall it will likely also take out the Pineapple Broom behind it, and even possibly the smaller version of itself. I really would like to save this specimen, can anything be done? Thanks in advance.
Probably Juniperus communis 'Hibernica'. If the main branch tips are drooping right at the tips, then perhaps 'Pyramidalis'.
Thanks guys. 'Hibernica' sounds right; strangely my plant encyclopedia lists Irish juniper as Juniperus communis 'stricta', I guess that is an out of date name for the same plant. I am glad to hear it will not easily topple. It certainly looks as if it has strong roots when it is waving about in a gale force wind!
