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Juniperus spp

Common Name

Juniper

Category

Shrub

Height

6"-15'

Width

3-15'

Exposure

Sn/Par-Shady

Water

Drought Tolerant

Season_of_Interest

Year-round

Deer Resist.?

Yes

Ca. Native?

Some

Evergreen/Deciduous

Evergreen

Superstar Plants

Notes/Remarks

Huge variety, from groundcovers to large shrubs. Many landscape uses. Tolerant of many conditions and useful in hot, sunny sites.

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Plant Description

Many varieties from groundcovers to upright shrubs; most are slow-growing but long-lived. Foliage varies from bluish to dark green with short needles or overlapping scales. Occasionally prune out dead wood underneath, which poses a fire hazard. Roots will rot in heavy, wet soil. Inland, provide partial shade to reduce need for summer irrigation.

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