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Juniperus communis

Common Juniper

A low-growing juniper with dark green, needle-like foliage producing fleshy, berry-like cones which are used as a flavouring for gin.

  • »  Young foliage is needle-like, green and arranged in whorls of three
  • »  With maturity, the foliage becomes more scale-like
  • »  Berry-like cones are the original flavouring for gin
  • »  Spreading vase-shape

2gal
$57.00
  • Category:Evergreens
  • Hardiness Zone:2
  • Height:4-5 m
  • Spread:6-7 m
Exposure
• Full Sun
Attributes
• Drought Tolerant
• Evergreen
• Heat Tolerant
• Salt Tolerant
• Low Maintenance
Landscape uses
• Ground cover
Additional Information about Juniperus communis

Native to Ontario

Growing & Maintenance Tips for Juniperus communis

Tolerant of adverse conditions like dry, open, windy, rocky, wooded hillsides, exposed slopes, coastal locations and isolated mountain areas. Will grow in sun or shade.