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Exposurefull sun
Watermoderate
Typetree
Distribution
Juniperus communis var. montana (var. jackii)
common juniper
Description
An evergreen dioecious shrub, varying from spreading to columnar or bushy in habit, with aromatic, needle-like grey-green leaves and small ovoid green fruits ripening to black
Mature Height
8m
Mature Spread
4m
Plant Characteristics
Foliage
Evergreen
Growth Habit
Bushy
Growth Speed
Fast · 0.5 m/yr
Soil Texture
ChalkLoamSand
Soil pH
AcidAlkalineNeutral
Soil Moisture
Moist but well-drainedWell-drained
Hardiness (RHS)
H9
Hardiness (USDA)
Zones 3-9
Fragrance
Foliage
Flowering Season
Jan
Feb
Mar
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Dec
Key Features
FragrantDrought resistantCoastalCottage and informal gardenWildlife gardensLow Maintenance