Estimated Height at Pickup: 1-2′, 3 gal

A.k.a. Canadian juniper. This highly variable evergreen is one of the worlds widest ranging conifers. Commonly grow as large shrubs (dimensions provided in listing), but can grow as creeping shrubs when stressed and, more unusually, as small trees. Slow growing. Need decent drainage, and are reasonably drought tolerant once established.

Pollination: Male and female needed.

Light: Sun

Soil Moisture: Mesic, Dry Mesic

Soil Type: Sandy, Rocky

Height: 5-15

Width: 9-12

Bloom Color: –

Bloom Time: –

Fruit: Small, nondescript yellow cones are visible on female plants year-round.

Fall Color: Evergreen

Root Type: Branching

Notable Wildlife Interactions: Hosts a few moths and smaller insects. Sparingly browsed by mammals.

Notes: Small cones, often mistaken for berries, take 2-3 years to mature on female plants.