Juniperus communis
Shrubby native juniper. Large fruit covering seeds is a source of flavoring for gin.
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| Common Name | common juniper |
| Landscape Zone | LZ2 |
| Firewise Rating | NOT Firewise (4) |
| Urban Use | High |
| Invasive | No |
| Native | Yes |
| Utility Use | Yes |
| Ladder Potential without Pruning | Yes |
| Cold Hardiness Zone | 4 |
| Heat Tolerance Zone | 8 |
| Sun Exposure | Full Sun |
| Soil pH | Adaptable |
| Tolerance to Poorly Drained Soils | Low |
| Salt Tolerance | Yes |
| Drought Resistance | High |
| Pest Resistance | Low |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Plant Form | Spreading |
| Plant Height Mature Size in feet | 12 |
| Plant Height Mature Size in meters | 3.6 |
| Trunk Size | Multi-stem < 6 |
| Bark | Resinous |
| Leaf Arrangement | Needle |
| Leaf Persistance | Evergreen |
| Leaf Color | Green Gray |
| Leaf Type | Needle |
| Leaf Surface | Glabrous |
| Leaf Characteristics | Oily-dense |
