This small coniferous tree has ascending branches that form a narrow upright habit. It has blue green awl-like leaves and the male and female strobili appear in early spring and are normally found on different plants and produce small globose cones.

Hardiness zones 2 to 9

Juniperus communis is naturally found from Europe to Asia growing in well drained fertile moist acidic soils in an open sunny position and is frost and drought resistant. 

Common Juniper is grown for its narrow habit and is planted in formal gardens along borders for screening or as a lawn specimen. It is suitable for cool mountain regions establishing in 7-10 years and is long lived. It is also grown as a topiary subject or as a potted courtyards specimen. The oil from the fruit is extracted for medicinal uses and for flavouring gin and foodstuffs. ID 476

Juniperus (jew-NIP-er-us) communis (kom-EW-nis)

‘Juniperus’: Latin name for this plant, from the Celtic word for rough; ‘communis’: common; ‘stricta’: very straight or upright.

Cupressaceae (kew-press-AY-see-ee)
Coniferous Trees