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A Juniperus communis ‘Hemispherica’

from southern Italy

Text and Photos
by Giacomo Pappalardo, Italy

Translation by Joe Grande

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1. An image of a
Hemispherica juniper
in nature among the
lava rocks of Etna. In less
rocky areas the foliage is
hemispherical in shape,
hence the name J.
Hemispherica.
2. The plant after
harvesting.
3. The plant on pallets after
transplanting.
4. Detail of dead wood
weathered by time. The
plant is ready for initial
processing.
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