Juniperus communis

Common Juniper

Family: Cupressaceae Cypress


Type Shrub
USDA Hardiness range 4A - 10A
Exposure Partial shade to full sun
Bloom color Brown, yellow
Bloom time Spring
Water needs Dry to moist
Landscape uses Specimen
Height 5' to 12' / 1.60m to 3.60m
Spread 8' to 10' / 2.40m to 3.00m
Growth rate Moderate
Persistence Evergreen
Leaf color Blue, green
Fruit color Blue, brown
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral, alkaline, slightly alkaline
Soil type Sandy, clay, loamy
Form Oval, prostrate, spreading or horizontal, upright or erect
Attributes and features Native to North America, fragrant foliage