Common Juniper

Juniperus communis, Cupressaceae

Zones

2–7

Layer

Shrub

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Slow

Guild Roles

ProducerWindbreakPest Confuser

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

Low (established)Moderate (seedling)

Soil pH

5.5 – 8

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Hairy GreenweedGenista pilosa

Nitrogen FixationWind Protection

Wild Service TreeSorbus torminalis

Wind ProtectionNurse Plant

Large ThymeThymus pulegioides

Wind ProtectionPest Deterrent

TormentilPotentilla erecta

Wind ProtectionShade ProvisionBeneficial Insect Habitat

Dahurian CinquefoilPotentilla fruticosa var. davurica

Wind ProtectionNurse Plant

Antagonistic Plants

HogweedHeracleum sphondylium

Juniper produces strong allelopathic compounds that suppress herbaceous growth, particularly affecting umbellifers

Lady's BedstrawGalium verum

Juniper's allelopathic effects and shade suppression negatively impact herbaceous plants like bedstraw

Uses

Functions

Gin FlavoringWindbreakWildlife HabitatErosion Control

Edible Parts

Berries

Medicinal Uses

Digestive AidDiureticAntimicrobialRespiratory Support

Common Questions

What zones does Common Juniper grow in?

Common Juniper grows in USDA hardiness zones 2 through 7.

What are good companion plants for Common Juniper?

Good companions for Common Juniper include Hairy Greenweed, Wild Service Tree, Large Thyme, Tormentil, Dahurian Cinquefoil.

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