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Grey Owl Juniper

Juniperus Virginiana 'Grey Owl'

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Overview

The Juniperus virginiana 'Grey Owl' is a graceful evergreen shrub featuring silvery-gray needle-like foliage. It matures to a modest height of 2-3 feet and spreads 4-6 feet wide. This low-maintenance conifer thrives in zones 3-9, preferring full sun to partial shade, with a tolerance for various soils. Its sprawling habit makes it ideal for ground covers, borders, and rock gardens, providing year-round interest with minimal care.

Sun Full, HalfWater LowZones 4–9Type Conifer, ShrubClimate Alpine, Temperate
Grey Owl Juniper (Juniperus Virginiana 'Grey Owl') — The Juniperus virginiana 'Grey Owl' is a graceful evergreen shrub featuring silvery-gray needle-like
Grey Owl Juniper (Juniperus Virginiana 'Grey Owl') — preferring full sun to partial shadeGrey Owl Juniper (Juniperus Virginiana 'Grey Owl') — Its sprawling habit makes it ideal for ground coversGrey Owl Juniper (Juniperus Virginiana 'Grey Owl') — This low-maintenance conifer thrives in zones 3-9Grey Owl Juniper (Juniperus Virginiana 'Grey Owl') — with a tolerance for various soilsGrey Owl Juniper (Juniperus Virginiana 'Grey Owl') — It matures to a modest height of 2-3 feet and spreads 4-6 feet wideGrey Owl Juniper (Juniperus Virginiana 'Grey Owl') — ensuring enough room for its mature spread+15

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low
USDA zones
4–9

Shape & size

Mature height
2–3 Ft.
Mature width
4–6 Ft.

Classification

Type
Conifer, Shrub
Family
Cupressaceae
Climate
Alpine, Temperate

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Grey Owl Juniper (Juniperus Virginiana 'Grey Owl') — The Juniperus virginiana 'Grey Owl' is a graceful evergreen shrub featuring silvery-gray needle-like
Grey Owl Juniper (Juniperus Virginiana 'Grey Owl') — preferring full sun to partial shade
Grey Owl Juniper (Juniperus Virginiana 'Grey Owl') — Its sprawling habit makes it ideal for ground covers
Grey Owl Juniper (Juniperus Virginiana 'Grey Owl') — This low-maintenance conifer thrives in zones 3-9
Grey Owl Juniper (Juniperus Virginiana 'Grey Owl') — with a tolerance for various soils
Grey Owl Juniper (Juniperus Virginiana 'Grey Owl') — It matures to a modest height of 2-3 feet and spreads 4-6 feet wide
Grey Owl Juniper (Juniperus Virginiana 'Grey Owl') — ensuring enough room for its mature spread
Grey Owl Juniper (Juniperus Virginiana 'Grey Owl') — commonly known as the Grey Owl Red Cedar
Grey Owl Juniper (Juniperus Virginiana 'Grey Owl') — or as a standalone specimen.<br><br>When designing landscapes
Grey Owl Juniper (Juniperus Virginiana 'Grey Owl') — consider the space requirements of the Grey Owl Red Cedar
Grey Owl Juniper (Juniperus Virginiana 'Grey Owl') — contrasting beautifully with its denser counterparts in the landscape
Grey Owl Juniper (Juniperus Virginiana 'Grey Owl') — This cultivar prefers full sun conditions but can tolerate partial shade
Grey Owl Juniper (Juniperus Virginiana 'Grey Owl') — feathery needles are a significant feature that offers a delicate aesthetic
Grey Owl Juniper (Juniperus Virginiana 'Grey Owl') — and its resistance to common pests and diseases makes it a low-maintenance plant
Grey Owl Juniper (Juniperus Virginiana 'Grey Owl') — providing year-round interest with minimal care
Grey Owl Juniper (Juniperus Virginiana 'Grey Owl') — wide-spread form which makes it an excellent choice for foundation plantings
Grey Owl Juniper (Juniperus Virginiana 'Grey Owl') — while Grey Owl Red Cedars do not produce the characteristic blue-ish berries like their species parent
Grey Owl Juniper (Juniperus Virginiana 'Grey Owl') — the Grey Owl exhibits a moderately fast growth rate and thrives in USDA Hardiness Zones 3 to 9
Grey Owl Juniper (Juniperus Virginiana 'Grey Owl') — It's drought tolerant once established
Grey Owl Juniper (Juniperus Virginiana 'Grey Owl') — It is notable for its high adaptability to a range of soil types
Grey Owl Juniper (Juniperus Virginiana 'Grey Owl') — is an evergreen coniferous shrub renowned for its striking silvery-grey foliage and graceful spreading
Grey Owl Juniper (Juniperus Virginiana 'Grey Owl') — Pruning is seldom needed due to its naturally rounded
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