Juniperus communis (N)

Common name: common juniper

Family name: Cupressaceae

Useful cultivars and selections:  ‘Effusa’ ‘Gold Cone’ ‘Compressa’ ‘Blue Stripe’

USDA Hardiness Zone:  2-7

Mature height and spread:  6m; 4m

Form: evergreen conifer

Water use: medium

Soil requirements: average, medium moisture, well-drained soil; full sun

Leaf arrangement:  pointy sharp needles; only awl-shaped needles, white band on inside of leaf; 3-15mm

Flower/cone/fruit description(s):  globose, 12mm

Suitable uses:  rock garden plant

Quick ID description:  awl-shaped needles, white band; globose

Photographs:

http://oregonstate.edu/dept/ldplants/juco.htm

https://gobotany.newenglandwild.org/species/juniperus/communis/