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    Juniperus cedrus

    Also Known As

    • Canary Island Juniper
    • Cedar Juniper

    Plant type

    tree, conifer

    size

    • H: 20'-40'
    • W: 12'-18'

    planting zones

    • 7a-9b

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    Juniperus cedrus plant details

    Juniperus cedrus is an evergreen conifer tree with blue and green foliage. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and occasional water. 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 cedrus

    Plant type: conifer tree
    Plant family: cupressaceae
    Foliage: evergreen blue and green
    Mature size: 12 FT - 18 FT - wide, 20 FT - 40 FT - tall
    Uses: cascading, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Juniperus cedrus

    USDA Zones: 7a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: occasional
    Resistant to: verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: alkaline and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Bluish green weeping branches, drought tolerant once established. Hardy to USDA zone 7

    By: Lael's Moon Garden

    Gardening facts about Juniperus cedrus plant

    How to Grow Juniperus cedrus

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • occasional - drought tolerant

    • Water Needs

      • dry in summer

    • Soil Needs

      • alkaline
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green
      • blue

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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    Juniperus communis 'Compressa'

    aka Common Juniper

    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub, Conifer

    Zones

    2a-8b

    Size

    Height: 2'-6'

    Width: 1'-2'

    • sun
    • drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Juniperus communis 'Compressa' form by Dancing Oaks Nursery
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    Juniperus horizontalis 'Pancake'

    aka Creeping Juniper, Dwarf Creeping Juniper, Horizontal Juniper

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Conifer, Groundcover

    Zones

    4a-8b

    Size

    Height: 2"-4"

    Width: 18"-24"

    • sun
    • low - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Juniperus horizontalis 'Pancake' foliage by Far Reaches Farm
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    Juniperus communis var. depressa

    aka Ground Juniper

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Conifer

    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 3'-4'

    Width: 8'-10'

    • sun
    • drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Juniperus communis var. depressa foliage, form by Stan Shebs
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    Juniperus osteosperma

    aka Utah Juniper

    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub, Conifer

    Zones

    3a-9b

    Size

    Height: 15'-30'

    Width: 12'-30'

    • sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    Photo of Juniperus osteosperma foliage by Stan Shebs
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    Juniperus conferta 'Sunsplash'

    aka Sunsplash Shore Juniper

    Plant Type

    Conifer, Groundcover

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 8"

    Width: 5'

    • sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Juniperus conferta 'Sunsplash' foliage by Karl Gercens III
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