Plants > Conifers

common juniper

Juniperus communis

Low MaintenanceFragrant

Genus: Juniperus
Family: Cupressaceae
Common Names: juniper

About this plant

J. communis is 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

Growing Information

Height

4-8 Metres

Spread

2.5-4 Metres

Hardiness

H7

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

pH

Acid

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

West FacingNorth FacingEast FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in any well-drained soil. Junipers need little if any pruning. Useful in hot sunny sites

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by seed or semi-hardwood cuttings

Pests

May be attacked by aphids, juniper scale and caterpillars

Diseases

May be affected by a canker

Garden Uses

Uses

Banks Slopes

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

4-8 Metres

Spread

2.5-4 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Fifty To Hundred Years