Juniperus communis
Common Juniper
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Common Juniper (Juniperus communis) - Description
Juniperus communis, the common juniper, is a species in the genus Juniperus, in the family Cupressaceae. It has the largest range of any woody plant, throughout the cool temperate Northern Hemisphere from the Arctic south in mountains to around 30°N latitude in North America, Europe and Asia.
Common Juniper (Juniperus communis) - Blooming
Bears cones, female and male on different plants. Female cones develop into fleshy fruits. The fruits take about 2-3 years to fully ripen.
Common Juniper (Juniperus communis) - Growth
Junipers are a large group of plants that thrive in various growing conditions. They range in size from low growing ground covers to large trees. Junipers do well with full sun, especially in areas with cool summers, or partial shade.
Common Juniper (Juniperus communis) - Planting
Junipers are hard to propagate from the seed, as germination will take at most 5 years. Instead, use ripe cuttings or softwood cuttings. Take ripe cuttings between late fall and winter and root in a humid cold frame. Softwood cuttings should be gathered in summer.
Common Juniper (Juniperus communis) - Pest
Frequent pests include aphids, mites, bark beetles, leaf miners, scale insects, caterpillars, bagworms, and lesion nematode. Other problems are rust, canker, dieback, twig blight, brown felt blight, and heart and wood roots, all of which are quite common.
Common Juniper (Juniperus communis) - Interesting facts
Foilage may irritate the skin upon contact. The leaves of J. chinensis, or Chinese Juniper, smell quite pungent.
Common Juniper (Juniperus communis) - Soil and irrigation
Thrives in any soil as long as it drains well. In climates with cool summers, no irrigation is needed. Avoid over watering if soil is not ideal and drains slowly.
