Juniperus communis var. saxatilis - Common Juniper (Plant) Field Guide - Fungi Beautiful gray leaves

Beautiful gray leaves

filtered shade

may produce staggered germination

slopes ridges

Pinching young branches will create a denser form

Juniperus communis var. saxatilis - Common Juniper (Plant) Field Guide - Fungi Beautiful gray leavesGreat groundcover for erosion control. Branches point upwards and have blue green needles. Very cold hardy. Recommended for rock gardens. Plant Characteristics Family Name Cupressaceae Species Name Juniperus communis var. saxatilis Common Name Common Juniper Plant Type Shrub Sun Exposure Coast Sun, Inland Sun, Inland Part Sun, Water Requirement Low Soil Type Sand, fast draining Flower Color None Flowering Months None Evergreen Deciduous Evergreen