Common juniper
Juniperus communis
Juniperus
Cupressaceae
Native Plants
Zone 4–10
🐾 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
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
Available From (1)
Arroyo Seco Gardens
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$33.25