Effusa common juniper
Juniperus communis 'Effusa'
USDA zones2 to 7
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterHandles dry to moderate soil
Size9 to 18 inches tall4 to 6 feet wide
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Habit
- Columnar
- Bloom color
- Non-flowering
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay
Garden uses
Notes
'Effusa' common juniper (Juniperus communis 'Effusa') is a shrub for low maintenance planting and ground cover. It is hardy to USDA zone 2, or down to -50°F (-46°C). This plant likes full sun and dry to average, sandy, loamy, or clay soil. Deer tend to pass it by. It stays 9 to 18 inches tall and spreads 48 to 72 inches. It is evergreen and drought tolerant, so it suits dry spots.
Pairs well with Rock soapwort, Red fescue, and Sensation cosmos.