Foliage
Twig
Fruit
Form
Taxonomy
| Family | Cupressaceae |
|---|---|
| Genus | Juniperus |
| Species | communis |
| Common Name | common juniper |
| iTree Code | JUCO6 |
Plant Form
| Form | Shrub: low and spreading |
|---|---|
| Height | 5 feet |
| Spread | 10 feet |
| Deciduous | No |
Identification Description
| Foliage | needles, singly attached, tapering from base to sharp pointed tip, lasting 3-years, two white (stomatal) lines | Leaf Type
 |
Awl |
|---|---|---|---|
| Needles | 0 | ||
| Bark | red/brown in papery strips | ||
| Bud | small and naked | Bud Arrangement
|
None |
| Twig | slightly triangular, with ridges | ||
| Flower | male: (staminate) small, yellow, cylindrical; female: (ovulate)green | ||
| Fruit | cones: bluish/black when ripe, often covered in a white-waxy bloom | ||
| Fall Color | blue green | ||
Site Characteristics
| USDA Zones
|
pH Levels | Salt Tolerance | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Min | 2a | Min | 5.5 | Soil | Moderate |
| Max | 6b | Max | 8.0 | Spray | Moderate |
| Shade Tolerance | Drought Tolerance | Allelopathy |
|---|---|---|
| Intolerant | High | No |
Species Status
| Nebraska Native | |
|---|---|
| U.S. Native |
|
| Region of Origin | United States, Canada |
| More Information | Visit External Site |