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
Pyramidal
Growth Rate
slow
Size
4–10′ tall × 3–20′ wide
Dormancy
evergreen
Tolerances & Soil
high
Flood Tolerance
none
Zone 2bZone 9b
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 2b to Zone 9b
pH Range
5.58
7.0
3.556.589
pH range: 5.5 to 8
Soil Texture
Coarse, Medium, Fine
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
Shrub
Woody multi-stem plants at eye level.
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
