Common Juniper
Juniperus communis
Coniferous shrub with needle-like foliage and decorative bluish berries. Frost-hardy, drought-tolerant, undemanding of soil. Ideal for hedges, rock gardens, and landscape design.
Stages of growth
Calendar in the garden
How to care
Plant in hole with good drainage. Root collar at soil level.
Regular moderate watering, avoid drying out and waterlogging.
- •Add compost and sand for drainage
- •Lightly shade for first month
- •Mulch with peat or bark chips
Difficulty growing
Suitable for beginners. Minimal maintenance, error-resistant.
Growing conditions
Soil preparation
Planting parameters
💡Preparation Tips
- •Dig the bed to a depth of 25-30 cm
- •Add compost or humus (5-10 kg per m²)
- •If necessary, adjust pH with lime or peat
Frequently asked questions(5)
Spring (March-April) or fall (September-October). Spring planting is preferable for regions with cold winters.
After planting — regularly for 2-3 weeks until established. Adult plants need no watering, water only during drought (once a month).
In first 2-3 years fertilize spring and summer. Adult plants are undemanding, fertilizing is optional.
Sanitary pruning in spring (remove dead branches). Formative pruning in June. Do not cut below live foliage — growth is slow.
Hardy to -40°. Mulch young plantings and protect from sunscald. Adult plants are winter-hardy.
Role in the garden
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