Common Juniper
Common Name: Common Juniper
Species Name: Juniperus communis
Family Name: Cupressaceae
Examples of Common Juniper Juniperus communis
| Plant Facts | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Asia |
| Sun Preference | Full Sun |
| Susceptibility | Juniper blight |
ID Characteristics
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Leaf and Stem Characteristics
- Plant Height: 12-foot diameter, 10-foot height
- Leaves: Awl-shaped, tapering from base to a spiny point, spreading at wide angle from stem, whorls of 3 with distinct spaces
| Habitat/Ecology | |
|---|---|
| Soil Preference | Adapted to most soil conditions |
| USDA Cold Hardiness Zone | 2º |
| Notes | Very hardy; grows on the worst soils; may become yellow or brownish-green in winter; many different cultivars available with very different forms |