Common juniper

Common juniper

Juniperus communis

Juniperus
Cupressaceae
Native Plants
Zone 410
🐾 Pet-Safe
💨 Air-Purifying
🌱 Beginner Friendly

This extremely hardy evergreen conifer is virtually maintenance-free once established. It tolerates poor soils and harsh conditions, making it perfect for rock gardens and naturalistic landscapes. Water sparingly as it prefers well-drained, slightly dry conditions.

Care Requirements

Care Level

Low

Sun

Partial Shade

Water

Moderate

Growth Rate

Moderate

Mature Height

24″ – 60″

Soil

loam

Life Cycle

Perennial

Spacing

36

Watering Schedule

Every 14-21 Days • Water Sparingly, Allow Soil To Dry Completely Between Waterings

Soil pH

5 – 8

Temperature

-30°95°F

Mature Spread

up to 72

Root Depth

Deep

Foliage

Medium

Propagation: Seed

Ecology & Origin

Native to

Afghanistan
Alabama
Alaska
Albania
Algeria
Altay
Amur
Arizona
Austria
Baltic States
Belarus
Belgium
British Columbia
Bulgaria
Buryatiya
California
Central European Rus
Chita
Colorado
Connecticut

Attracts

🐝 Birds
Safety & Use
⚕ Medicinal
🐾 Pet-safe

Sources

Data: trefle, usda

Image: trefle.io — Taken Nov 26, 2021 by Lennaert Steen (cc-by-sa)

Hardiness Zones
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