common juniper
Juniperus communis
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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
- Family
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
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Harvest Season
Season of Interest
Shrub
Woody multi-stem plants at eye level.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Flood Tolerance
pH Range
Soil Texture
Function & Care
Edible Parts
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Years to Bearing
- Propagation
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.
Climate Match for your location
See how well common juniper grows in your area.
Enter your ZIP code and we'll show you how this plant fits your local climate.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
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
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Harvest Season
Season of Interest
Shrub
Woody multi-stem plants at eye level.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Flood Tolerance
pH Range
Soil Texture
Function & Care
Edible Parts
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Years to Bearing
- Propagation