Juniper ( Juniperus spp.)

Sun Needs:

• Full sun
• Requires at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily
• Poor performance in shade; may become sparse or prone to disease

Bloom Time:

• Non-flowering ornamental
• Produces small, inconspicuous cones
• Female plants bear bluish, berry-like seed cones

Size:

Height: 1 to 15 feet (depending on species and cultivar)

• Groundcover types: 1–2 feet
• Shrub types: 3–10 feet
• Upright forms: up to 15 feet

Width: 3 to 20 feet. Spreading or columnar habit depending on variety.

Attributes:

• Evergreen foliage in shades of green, blue, or gold
• Drought-tolerant and low-maintenance
• Excellent for erosion control, slopes, and dry areas
• Deer-resistant and tolerant of poor soils
• Provides shelter and food for birds

Care Tips:

• Plant in well-drained soil; avoid wet or poorly drained areas
• Water regularly during establishment, then only during prolonged dry spells
• Mulch to retain moisture and suppress weeds
• Prune lightly to shape; avoid cutting into old wood

Pest watch:

• Generally pest-free, but monitor for spider mites and blight