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/