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Juniperus communis (Common Juniper)

Type: Species | Edit History      Plant ID - 194820



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Scientific Classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Coniferophyta
Class: Pinopsida
Order: Pinales
Family: Cupressaceae
Genus: Juniperus
Species: Juniperus communis
 
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Plant Types edit
  • Bedding
  • Evergreen
  • Medicinal
  • Ornamental
  • Shrub
Zones / Hardiness edit
  • 8a (to 15 F / -9 C)
  • 8b (to 20 F / -7 C)
  • 9a (to 25 F / -4 C)
  • 9b (to 30 F / -1 C)
  • 10a (to 35 F / 2 C)
  • 10b (to 40 F / 4 C)
Height (Maximum) edit
  • 10 to 20 feet (3 to 6 m)
Spread (Maximum) edit
  • 5 to 10 feet (1 1/2 to 3 m)
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Flowering End edit
Leaf Colour edit
  • Green - Dark
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Suitable For edit
  • Hedging/Screening
  • Alpine/Rock Garden
Sun Exposure edit
  • Full Sun
  • Partial Shade
Soil Types edit
  • Well-drained
  • Moist
  • Loamy / Medium
  • Sandy / Light
  • Poor
  • Tolerant of Most Types
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Wildlife Value edit
Propagation Techniques edit
  • Seed
  • Stem Cutting
Skill Level edit
  • Beginner
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  • Seed cones used to flavor Gin edit | delete
  • Dried, crushed berries used in cooking and herbal medicine edit | delete
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