← Plant Database
common juniper
Juniperus communis
shrub☀️ full sun💧 low water
A hardy, drought-tolerant evergreen shrub with feathery blue-green to gray foliage and small berry-like cones. Common juniper is excellent for rocky slopes, naturalized landscapes, and requires minimal maintenance once established.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
Tolerances & Soil
high
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 2b to Zone 9bpH Range
7.0
3.556.589
pH range: 5.5 to 8Soil Texture
Seasonality
Bloom Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Harvest Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Season of Interest
WinterFall
Succession Role
pioneerearly successional
Native to the United States
Native Range
Northern Hemisphere: Europe, Asia, and North America
Native to: Alaska, Colorado, Idaho, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, Vermont, Washington, Wyoming
Function & Care
wildlife benefitmedicinalwindbreakerosion controlhedgerowedible
Edible Parts
fruit
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Years to Bearing
- Propagation