Juniperus communis
Common Juniper
Description
A nice evergreen that has many forms and cultivars. Usually a low, shrub form. Blue gray, prickly foliage. Fruits about 1/4", bluish black, that may appear in fall. Drought resistant in deep, light soil. Depending on cultivar, plants may be 5-15' tall and 9-12' wide. Established plants are deer resistant, drought tolerant, useful for erosion control, tolerates air pollution and rocky, shallow soil.
Sun
Full
Water
Low, Medium, Extra in Summer
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam, Rocky
Soil Condition
Average, Poor, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
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