Juniperus communis 'Sentinel'

Also Known As

Juniperus communis 'Pencil Point'
Pencil Point Juniper
Sentinel Juniper

Plant type

tree, conifer

size

H: 60"-120"
W: 10"-18"

planting zones

4a-9b

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Juniperus communis 'Sentinel' plant details

Juniperus communis 'Sentinel' is an evergreen conifer tree with green foliage. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in alkaline and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Juniperus communis 'Sentinel'

Plant type: conifer tree
Plant family: cupressaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 10 IN - 18 IN - wide, 60 IN - 120 IN - tall

GROWING CONDITIONS for Juniperus communis 'Sentinel'

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: alkaline and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Edger/highlight/container: this unique Juniper selection, like a pencil point, is extremely columnar (to only 5' tall x 10"! wide) with silvery-green awl-shaped needles and handsome red-brown bark; low maintenance. S/M-D

By: Forestfarm

Hardier and faster growing than 'Compressa'. Silver, steel like foliage covers branches that grow in a narrow column. Formerly known as 'Pencil Point'. Will grow 3-6" a year with a mature height of 10'.