
University of California
UC Master Gardener Program of Sonoma County
Top Plants For Sonoma County
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
No
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. |