Juniperus communis
Common name: Common Juniper
A sprawling evergreen shrub that grows best on sandy, well-drained soil. Once this plant is established, it is very hardy and adaptable to most conditions. Has a habit of spreading out low over the ground and forming large mats about 5’ deep. Spiny to the touch, Juniperus communis makes great cover for critters in open, dry areas.
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Plant Details
Plant type
Shrubs
Soil type
Dry, Dry Mesic, Mesic (Not too Wet Not too Dry)
Light exposure
Full Sun
Bloom period
Summer
Urban environment
Harsh Exposure Tolerant
Habitat
Prairie Grasslands, Sandy Soils, Savannas
Growth form
Shrubby/Clump, Single trunk, Ground cover
Growth rate
Slow
Flower color
Cone
Fall color
Green
Size
- Mature height
- 4 Feet
- Mature width
- 8 Feet
- Max height
- 6 Feet
- Max width
- 10 Feet
Additional information
Loved by birds Edible fruit