Plants in genus juniperus
Juniperus communis
Juniperus communis is a shrubby juniper with a broadly columnar shape, introduced from Sweden in 1970. It grows to about 10 feet tall in ten years, with new growth that is bright gold, transitioning to greenish gold. This plant forms a clump 4 feet wide and 2 feet tall, making it an excellent accent plant. Its foliage changes from intense gold in spring and summer to chartreuse, providing year-round interest.
Juniperus squamata 'Blue Alps'
Juniperus squamata 'Blue Alps' is a unique cultivar with glossy blue foliage forming an upright, irregular column. It is ideal for use as a screen or specimen plant in landscapes, known for its resilience and lack of dieback issues common in other cultivars.
Juniperus scopulorum 'Wichita Blue'
Juniperus scopulorum 'Wichita Blue' is a coniferous evergreen with silvery blue-green needles and a slim pyramidal form. It grows 10-15 feet tall and 4-6 feet wide, thriving in USDA zones 3 to 7. This drought-resistant juniper is ideal for small landscapes and can withstand strong winds and full sun.
Juniperus horizontalis 'Hughes'
Juniperus horizontalis 'Hughes' is a low-growing, wide-spreading groundcover with silver-blue foliage that takes on a purple cast in fall and winter. This deer-resistant plant is tolerant of urban pollution and thrives in full sun, appreciating afternoon shade in hot climates. It grows 15-18 inches tall and spreads 6-8 feet wide, making it ideal for erosion control and rainwater runoff management. Its drought tolerance and ornamental appeal make it a popular choice for rocky or sandy soils.
Juniperus horizontalis 'Blue Chip'
Juniperus horizontalis 'Blue Chip' is a low-growing evergreen with steel-blue foliage that turns violet in winter. It covers up to 10 feet laterally and is highly resistant to diseases and pests, thriving in rocky, dry, and hilly terrains.
Juniperus scopulorum 'Sparkling Skyrocket'
Juniperus scopulorum 'Sparkling Skyrocket' is a rare selection of Rocky Mountain Juniper, notable for its extremely narrow form and creamy variegated branches. It grows slowly in eastern regions but is more vigorous in cooler areas. This juniper is ideal for sunny locations and is resistant to rabbits, making it a low-maintenance choice for adding vertical interest to gardens.
Juniperus squamata 'Holger'
Juniperus squamata 'Holger' is a bushy plant with new growth tipped in creamy white, contrasting with its blue-green foliage. It forms a 6-foot tall and wide bush, making it a striking addition to gardens.
Juniperus deppeana 'Mcfetters'
Juniperus deppeana 'Mcfetters' is a conical juniper native to the southwest US, known for its powdery blue foliage and bark resembling alligator skin. It grows to 10 feet tall in 10 years and is a striking landscape specimen.
Juniperus virginiana 'Hillspire'
Juniperus virginiana 'Hillspire' is a columnar evergreen with brilliant green foliage and bright blue berries in winter. It grows to about 2 feet wide and 10 feet tall over ten years, making it a striking addition to landscapes. This juniper is native to the United States and is resistant to rabbits, making it a low-maintenance choice for gardens.
Juniperus rigida ssp. conferta 'Blue Pacific'
Juniperus rigida ssp. conferta 'Blue Pacific' is an evergreen groundcover with a bluish tint, growing 6-7 feet wide and 12-15 inches tall. It is salt and pollution tolerant, making it suitable for coastal sites. This plant is hardy in zones 5 to 9 and requires well-drained soil.
Juniperus sabina 'Sierra Spreader'
Juniperus sabina 'Sierra Spreader' is a wide-growing, ground-hugging plant with bright green foliage. It is cold-hardy in USDA zones 3 to 7 and grows about 1 foot tall with a spread of 5 to 8 feet. This plant is tolerant of poor, rocky soil, salt, and drought, making it a robust choice for challenging environments.
Juniperus sabina 'Broadmoor'
Juniperus sabina 'Broadmoor' is an evergreen groundcover with bluish-green, soft, featherlike foliage. Its prostrate form makes it ideal for covering dry, rocky soil in full sun. This hardy plant is well-suited for low-maintenance landscapes and provides year-round interest with its unique coloration and texture.
Juniperus communis 'Akebono'
Juniperus communis 'Akebono' is an upright plant with a distinctly oriental feel, featuring blue-green needle foliage and white new growth in summer. This plant is known for its informal character and is suitable for gardens that aim to attract butterflies.
Juniperus chinensis 'Kaizuka'
Juniperus chinensis 'Kaizuka' is an upright evergreen with an irregular habit and rich green foliage. This plant is adaptable to a variety of growing conditions and is known for its resilience and low maintenance requirements. Its unique form and color make it a popular choice for landscape design, providing year-round interest.
Juniperus chinensis 'Saybrook Gold'
Juniperus chinensis 'Saybrook Gold' is a compact evergreen with bright gold foliage that remains vibrant year-round. It responds well to pruning and is deer-resistant, making it ideal for foundation or mass plantings. The plant thrives in full to part shade.
Juniperus chinensis 'Shimpaku'
Juniperus chinensis 'Shimpaku' is a distinctive plant with congested grey-green foliage that forms layered structures. It grows to about 5 feet tall and 8 feet wide over ten years, making it a striking addition to gardens.
Juniperus communis 'Mini Arcade'
Juniperus communis 'Mini Arcade' is a compact dwarf shrub with feathery evergreen foliage. It grows 8 to 12 inches in height and 3 to 4 feet in width, making it a perfect choice for small gardens. This plant is deer-resistant, cold-hardy, and drought-tolerant once established.
Juniperus chinensis 'Sargentii'
Juniperus chinensis 'Sargentii' is an evergreen shrub with bright green cascading mounds and dense branches. It grows 8-10 feet wide and 2-3 feet tall, tolerating coastal conditions and drought once established.
Juniperus communis 'Berkshire'
Juniperus communis 'Berkshire' is a favorite of rock gardeners, known for its congested needle-like growth of silvery blue. It forms a mound 12 inches tall by 20 inches wide, thriving in sunny locations.
Juniperus horizontalis 'Prince Of Wales'
Juniperus horizontalis 'Prince Of Wales' is a low-growing, wide-spreading evergreen groundcover with bronze-purple foliage in winter. It is cold and heat-tolerant, thriving in USDA zones 3-9, and is ideal for rocky, gravelly ground and xeric sites.
Juniperus scopulorum 'Skyrocket'
Juniperus scopulorum 'Skyrocket' is a narrow, columnar evergreen shrub or small tree with silver-blue foliage. It grows 10-15 feet tall and 2-3 feet wide, thriving in full sun to partial shade. This plant is cold-hardy and tolerant of various soil types, making it a versatile choice for urban landscapes.
Juniperus scopulorum
Juniperus scopulorum, the western counterpart to the Eastern Red Cedar, features scale-like foliage ranging from light green to blue-green and dark-blue berries. It is drought-tolerant and deer-resistant, thriving in full sun.
Juniperus virginiana 'Taylor'
Juniperus virginiana 'Taylor' is an upright columnar evergreen with silvery blue-green foliage. It is cold hardy to -40 degrees and requires no pruning, making it an excellent privacy screen.
Juniperus horizontalis 'Plumosa Compacta'
Juniperus horizontalis 'Plumosa Compacta' is an evergreen shrub with a low-growing, spreading habit and fine-textured, blue-tinted green foliage. Its foliage transitions through a range of colors from bright green to blue/green to bronze/purple, adding seasonal interest. This long-lived shrub is drought-tolerant once established and can thrive in a variety of soil conditions, making it ideal for exposed sites. It is also resistant to deer and urban pollution, making it a versatile choice for landscaping.
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 horizontalis 'Bar Harbor'
Juniperus horizontalis 'Bar Harbor' is a creeping shrub with blue-gray foliage that turns purple in winter. It spreads up to 8 feet and prefers dry, sandy soil. This plant is heat and pollution tolerant, making it suitable for urban environments, but it does not tolerate wet soils.
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 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.