Juniperus communis

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Juniperus communis

Common Juniper

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor Photographer: Pete Veilleux, PlantMaste

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.

Plant Type

Conifer, Shrub

Height Range

6-12'

Flower Color

n/a

Flower Season

n/a

Leaf Color

Blue Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

Black, Blue

Fruit Season

Fall

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

Water Saving Tip:

Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.