Common Juniper

Scientific Name
Juniperus communis
Credit

Sharon A. Yiesla

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Features

Evergreen foliage; some cultivars have colored foliage.

Culture

Full sun; moist, well-drained soil is best, but tolerates dry sites; tolerates alkaline soil.

Notes

As with other species of juniper, there are numerous cultivars available and they vary widely in their characteristics.

Plant Type
Minimum Height
Height Value
5.00
Height Unit
Feet
Maximum Height
Height Value
10.00
Height Unit
Feet
Minimum Width
Width Value
8.00
Width Unit
Feet
Maximum Width
Width Value
15.00
Width Unit
Feet
Mature Form

Broad spreading

Native Regions, Text

United States, Asia and Europe

Soil Conditions
Foliage Color
Fall Foliage Color
Images
Image
Common Juniper form
picID
18916
Size
Exposure (Outdoor)
PlantID
407