Plants in genus juniperus
Juniperus pingii
Juniperus pingii is an ornamental juniper native to Northwest Yunnan and Southern Sichuan, China. It grows at high elevations and can reach up to 90 feet in the wild. This conifer is used in bonsai and features lush foliage with pendant branch tips.
Juniperus squamata 'Blue Star'
Juniperus squamata 'Blue Star' is a colorful groundcover with three-dimensional silvery blue needles. It forms compact mounds up to 15 inches tall and 24 inches wide over ten years. This plant is drought and urban condition tolerant, thriving in full to part sun and well-draining soil.
Juniperus horizontalis 'Wiltonii'
Juniperus horizontalis 'Wiltonii' is a hardy evergreen ground cover with a low trailing habit and silvery-blue aromatic foliage. It spreads up to 8 feet wide and is tolerant of air pollution and deer. This plant thrives in full sun and well-draining soil, making it ideal for erosion control and dry, sandy terrains.
Juniperus chinensis 'Hetzii Columnaris'
Juniperus chinensis 'Hetzii Columnaris' is an evergreen tree with rich green foliage and a naturally pyramidal shape, reaching up to 15 feet in height. It is well-suited for use as a privacy screen and is effective at filtering pollutants. This hardy tree grows in USDA Zones 4-9, prefers full sun, and adapts well to various soil types as long as they are well-drained.
Juniperus chinensis 'Torulosa'
Juniperus chinensis 'Torulosa' is an evergreen tree with a unique twisting growth habit and dense dark green foliage. It reaches 12-15 feet in height and 8-10 feet in width, thriving in full sun and well-drained soil. This tree is hardy in USDA Zones 5-9 and is tolerant of heat, cold, and drought.
Juniperus chinensis 'Spartan'
An evergreen tree with a conical growth habit, this plant has dense dark green foliage and matures to 10-15 feet tall by 3-5 feet wide. It handles heat, cold, and drought and is hardy from USDA Zones 4-9. It performs well in average-quality soil with good drainage and requires full sun.
Juniperus virginiana 'Grey Owl'
Juniperus virginiana 'Grey Owl' is a prostrate variety known for its soft silver-green foliage and Christmas tree scent. It serves as a low hedge or tall groundcover, reaching 2-3 feet in height and 4-6 feet in width. This drought-tolerant plant thrives in full to part sun and is resistant to insects and diseases, making it a hardy choice for USDA Zones 4-9.
Juniperus chinensis 'Sea Green'
An evergreen shrub, this plant has branches that arch outward creating a fountain-like appearance. It thrives in hardiness zones 4-9, requires full sun, and is drought tolerant once established. It can tolerate both light and heavy soils and reaches a height of 6 feet and a width of 8 feet.
Juniperus virginiana
Juniperus virginiana, also known as Eastern Red Cedar, is a hardy, low-growing tree native to North America. It features dark blue-green foliage that turns plum in winter and produces dark blue, berry-like cones. This tree is drought-resistant, deer-resistant, and provides excellent wildlife cover. It is used for erosion control and thrives in full sun or partial shade.
Juniperus chinensis 'Blue Point'
Juniperus chinensis 'Blue Point' is an evergreen tree with soft blue foliage and a naturally pyramidal growth habit. It can grow up to 12 feet tall and 8 feet wide, making it ideal for privacy screens or windbreaks. The tree is drought-tolerant once established and thrives in full sun. It is hardy in USDA zones 4-9 and can be pruned into topiary shapes.
Juniperus sabina var. davurica
Juniperus sabina var. davurica is an evergreen plant with a low and spreading growth habit. It features deep green foliage with blue undertones and is tolerant of heat, humidity, and salt spray. This drought-tolerant plant is ideal for rock gardens and slopes.
Juniperus procumbens 'Nana'
Juniperus procumbens 'Nana' is a small, evergreen plant native to Japan, known for its bright green, feathery foliage. It thrives in bright, indirect sunlight and requires regular pruning. This compact ground cover is popular for bonsai and small topiaries.
Juniperus rigida ssp. conferta
Juniperus rigida ssp. conferta, commonly known as shore juniper, is an evergreen groundcover with green foliage heavily splotched with bright gold. It spreads about 4-6 feet wide and grows best in full sun with good drainage. This drought-tolerant plant is ideal for erosion control and provides habitat for small wildlife, making it a versatile choice for various landscapes.
Juniperus horizontalis 'Plumosa Andorra'
This is an ornamental and evergreen shrub known for its bright green foliage in spring, which turns blue-green in summer and plumb-colored in winter. It serves as excellent groundcover and is drought-tolerant, deer-resistant, and handles urban pollution well. The shrub grows best in USDA hardiness zones 3 through 9 and requires at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily. It typically reaches 6 to 20 inches in height and spreads 5 to 6 feet wide. Birds often use it as a retreat from the cold, and it may produce tiny berry-like cones. Minimal pruning is needed, usually in late winter.
Juniperus procumbens 'Green Mound'
Juniperus procumbens 'Green Mound' is a ground-hugging evergreen with dense, mat-like growth and blue-green foliage. It is deer-resistant, drought-resistant, and thrives in full sun to partial shade. This juniper is ideal for preventing soil erosion and is tolerant of heat, cold, and salt.
Juniperus squamata 'Blue Spreader'
Juniperus squamata 'Blue Spreader' is an attractive groundcover with grey-blue foliage. Its low-growing habit and unique color make it a versatile choice for adding texture and color to garden landscapes.
Juniperus horizontalis 'Plumosa'
Juniperus horizontalis 'Plumosa' is a dense, compact, flat-spreading shrub with gray-green foliage that turns plum-colored in fall. It grows 1-2 feet tall and 4-5 feet wide, making it ideal for erosion control and groundcover. This plant is drought-tolerant and handles mild saline conditions and urban pollution.
Juniperus sabina 'Monna'
Juniperus sabina 'Monna' is a low-growing shrub introduced in 1978, known for its lacy green foliage. It reaches 1 foot in height and spreads to 10 feet over 10 years. This plant is ideal for dry shade areas and can add texture and interest to garden landscapes.
Juniperus squamata 'Blue Carpet'
Juniperus squamata 'Blue Carpet' is a low-spreading juniper known for its great blue foliage. It spreads to about 4 feet, making it an excellent groundcover option. This plant is ideal for sunny locations and adds a touch of color to landscapes with its striking blue hue.
Juniperus communis 'Blueberry Delight'
Juniperus communis 'Blueberry Delight' is an ornamental evergreen native to the Dakota Badlands, known for its densely spreading growth habit. It features silvery-blue pinstripes on dark green needles and turns copper in cold weather. This plant is hardy to Zone 3, drought-tolerant, and resistant to deer and rabbits, making it ideal for dry, rocky soils.
Juniperus chinensis 'Robusta Green'
Juniperus chinensis 'Robusta Green' is a grey-green juniper with no single upright leader, known for its architectural quality. It can grow to 8 feet in 10 years, making it a striking addition to gardens. This plant is drought-tolerant and rabbit-resistant, thriving in sunny locations.
Juniperus horizontalis 'Mother Lode'
Juniperus horizontalis 'Mother Lode' is a striking groundcover juniper with golden foliage, native to the United States. This slow-growing plant spreads up to 4 feet wide, providing excellent coverage in both summer and winter. It is well-suited for use in rock gardens, as a filler in landscapes, or as part of a green roof. This juniper is drought-tolerant and deer-resistant, making it a low-maintenance choice for gardeners. Its vibrant color and adaptability to various conditions make it a popular choice for adding year-round interest to gardens.
Juniperus virginiana 'Silver Spear'
Juniperus virginiana 'Silver Spear' is a narrow, spear-shaped selection of the native red cedar, reaching 18 feet tall and 2 feet wide in 10 years. This plant is difficult to propagate but is valued for its unique form and drought tolerance. It is suitable for use in living walls and as a thriller in garden designs. Its adaptability to dry conditions makes it a resilient choice for various landscapes.
Juniperus sabina 'Arcadia'
Juniperus sabina 'Arcadia' is a dwarf evergreen groundcover known for its lacy-textured foliage. This hardy shrub thrives in USDA zones 3-7 and is resistant to Juniper blight. It is cold-hardy, adaptable, and effective for erosion control. Once established, it is drought-tolerant and deer resistant, making it a low-maintenance choice for various landscapes.
Juniperus sabina 'Buffalo'
Juniperus sabina 'Buffalo' is a hardy evergreen groundcover with bright silvery green foliage that turns a plum-tinged bronze in winter. It is resistant to deer, rabbits, and pests, and thrives in USDA zones 3 to 7. This low-maintenance plant spreads 3-5 feet wide and grows 12-15 inches tall, effectively blocking weeds and controlling erosion. It tolerates drought, heat, cold, and rocky soil, preferring sun and well-drained conditions.
Juniperus pfitzeriana
Juniperus pfitzeriana is a hybrid juniper known for its round mound of juvenile blue-green foliage that turns a plum hue in winter. This plant is suitable for dry shade gardens and is resistant to rabbits, making it a low-maintenance choice for various landscapes.
Juniperus chinensis
Juniperus chinensis is an upright medium broad juniper with a blue-grey cast and soft juvenile growth alongside adult foliage. This plant is known for its adaptability and ability to thrive in various conditions, making it a reliable choice for gardeners seeking a hardy evergreen with unique foliage characteristics.
Juniperus scopulorum 'Moonglow'
Juniperus scopulorum 'Moonglow' is an upright pyramidal evergreen with silvery-blue foliage and ornamental blue berries. This North American native selection is deer resistant and tolerant of salt and urban conditions. It is cold hardy and drought-tolerant, thriving in USDA hardiness zones 4 through 7. The plant grows to about 18 feet tall and requires well-drained soil, making it suitable for xeriscaping.