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Common Juniper

Juniperus Communis

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Overview

Juniperus communis, the Common Juniper, is a coniferous evergreen exhibiting dense, needle-like foliage on stiff branches. Mature specimens reach up to 15 ft in height with a 10 ft spread, growing in a conical form. It thrives in USDA zones 2-6, prefers full sun to partial shade, and is tolerant of various soil types, requiring minimal upkeep. Blue-black berries add year-round interest, ideal for hedges or accent planting.

Sun FullWater Extra in Summer, Low, MediumZones 4–10Type Conifer, ShrubClimate Temperate
Common Juniper (Juniperus Communis) — Mature specimens reach up to 15 ft in height with a 10 ft spread, growing in a conical form

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Extra in Summer, Low, Medium
USDA zones
4–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Conifer, Shrub
Family
Cupressaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Common Juniper (Juniperus Communis) — Blue-black berries add year-round interest, ideal for hedges or accent planting; needle-like foliage on stiff, image 51
Common Juniper (Juniperus Communis) — which start out as a green color and mature to a deep
Common Juniper (Juniperus Communis) — it should be planted with ample space to accommodate its mature spread
Common Juniper (Juniperus Communis) — It thrives in USDA zones 2-6; mature specimens reach up to 15 ft in height with a 10 ft spread, growing in a conical form
Common Juniper (Juniperus Communis) — needle-like foliage on stiff branches; dark green hue and can grow up to 0.4 inches long
Common Juniper (Juniperus Communis) — With its hardy nature and year-round interest; a distinguishing feature of Juniperus communis is the presence of its
Common Juniper (Juniperus Communis) — For an optimal development; often referred to as juniper berries, image 62
Common Juniper (Juniperus Communis) — With its hardy nature and year-round interest; a distinguishing feature of Juniperus communis is the presence, image 65
Common Juniper (Juniperus Communis) — For an optimal development
Common Juniper (Juniperus Communis) — For an optimal development; often referred to as juniper berries
Common Juniper (Juniperus Communis) — is a coniferous evergreen exhibiting dense; it thrives in USDA zones 2-6
Common Juniper (Juniperus Communis) — Mature specimens reach up to 15 ft in height with a 10 ft spread, growing in a conical form; for an optimal, image 47
Common Juniper (Juniperus Communis) — while spreading 4 to 8 feet wide; which start out as a green color and mature to a deep
Common Juniper (Juniperus Communis) — is a coniferous evergreen exhibiting dense
Common Juniper (Juniperus Communis) — This versatile species is characterized by its needle-like leaves; is a coniferous evergreen exhibiting dense
Common Juniper (Juniperus Communis) — and is tolerant of various soil types; its adaptability allows it to prosper in full sun to partial shade, image 50
Common Juniper (Juniperus Communis) — Its adaptability allows it to prosper in full sun to partial shade environments
Common Juniper (Juniperus Communis) — while spreading 4 to 8 feet wide
Common Juniper (Juniperus Communis) — conifer / shrub for full
Common Juniper (Juniperus Communis) — Its adaptability allows it to prosper in full sun to partial shade environments; and is tolerant of various soil types
Common Juniper (Juniperus Communis) — dark green hue and can grow up to 0.4 inches long
Common Juniper (Juniperus Communis) — prefers full sun to partial shade; this versatile species is characterized by its needle-like leaves
Common Juniper (Juniperus Communis) — and is tolerant of various soil types; its adaptability allows it to prosper in full sun to partial shade environments
Common Juniper (Juniperus Communis) — needle-like foliage on stiff branches; dark green hue and can grow up to 0.4 inches long, image 46
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