Common Juniper (Juniperus communis) 3 GAL
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A.k.a. Canadian juniper. This highly variable evergreen is one of the world’s widest ranging conifers. Commonly grow as large shrubs (dimensions provided in listing), but can grow as creeping shrubs when stressed and, more unusually, as small trees. Slow growing. Need decent drainage, and are reasonably drought tolerant once established.
Pollination: Male and female needed.
Light: Sun
Soil Moisture: Mesic, Dry Mesic
Soil Type: Sandy, Rocky
Height: 5’-15’
Width: 9’-12’
Bloom Color: -
Bloom Time: -
Fruit: Small, nondescript yellow cones are visible on female plants year-round.
Fall Color: Evergreen
Root Type: Branching
Notable Wildlife Interactions: Hosts a few moths and smaller insects. Sparingly browsed by mammals.
Notes: Small cones, often mistaken for berries, take 2-3 years to mature on female plants.
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