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 4–9Climate 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') — It matures to a modest height of 2-3 feet and spreads 4-6 feet wide

Grey Owl Juniper (Juniperus Virginiana 'Grey Owl') — This low-maintenance conifer thrives in zones 3-9

Grey Owl Juniper (Juniperus Virginiana 'Grey Owl') — preferring full sun to partial shade

Grey Owl Juniper (Juniperus Virginiana 'Grey Owl') — with a tolerance for various soils

Grey Owl Juniper (Juniperus Virginiana 'Grey Owl') — Its sprawling habit makes it ideal for ground covers

Grey Owl Juniper (Juniperus Virginiana 'Grey Owl') — This cultivar prefers full sun conditions but can tolerate partial shade

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: Low
USDA zones: 4–9

Shape & size

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

Classification

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') — It matures to a modest height of 2-3 feet and spreads 4-6 feet wide

Grey Owl Juniper (Juniperus Virginiana 'Grey Owl') — This low-maintenance conifer thrives in zones 3-9

Grey Owl Juniper (Juniperus Virginiana 'Grey Owl') — preferring full sun to partial shade

Grey Owl Juniper (Juniperus Virginiana 'Grey Owl') — with a tolerance for various soils

Grey Owl Juniper (Juniperus Virginiana 'Grey Owl') — Its sprawling habit makes it ideal for ground covers

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') — providing year-round interest with minimal care

Grey Owl Juniper (Juniperus Virginiana 'Grey Owl') — commonly known as the Grey Owl Red Cedar

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') — feathery needles are a significant feature that offers a delicate aesthetic

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') — is an evergreen coniferous shrub renowned for its striking silvery-grey foliage and graceful spreading

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') — and its resistance to common pests and diseases makes it a low-maintenance plant

Grey Owl Juniper (Juniperus Virginiana 'Grey Owl') — It's drought tolerant once established

Grey Owl Juniper (Juniperus Virginiana 'Grey Owl') — ensuring enough room for its mature spread

Grey Owl Juniper (Juniperus Virginiana 'Grey Owl') — consider the space requirements of 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') — Pruning is seldom needed due to its naturally rounded

Grey Owl Juniper (Juniperus Virginiana 'Grey Owl') — contrasting beautifully with its denser counterparts in the landscape

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