Jumperus communis depressa 
JUNIPERUS - Juniper 
The Junipers vary greatly in habit from tall, pyramidal trees to low, prostrate or trailing 
shrubs. They are resistant to cold and drought and thrive best in a sandy loam, moderately 
moist, but grow well in rather dry, rocky and gravelly ground. They prefer sunny, open 
situations. Some of the dwarf varieties are excellent for foundation plantings. 
Juniperus chinensis Chinese Juniper 
This is a rapid growing family of Junip¬ 
ers, native to China and Japan. It thrives 
in hot, dry locations and endures the 
bitter cold. Here we can count on the 
Chinese Juniper making a fine grayish 
green column 15 to 20 feet tall. 
J. chinensis albo-variegata 
Variegated Juniper 
It naturally grows into a formal pyramid 
6 to 7 feet high, with creamy white 
branchlets interspersed among the gray- 
green foliage. Useful in low foundation 
plantings for its variety of color. 
J. ch inensis columnoris Columnar Juniper 
A slender, tapering spire 15 to 20 feet 
high, with gray-green foliage. Rapid 
growing, and undoubtedly the best sub¬ 
stitute for our native Cedar. Shear yearly 
to induce dense, compact foliage. 
J. chinensis Pfitzeriana P fit zed s Juniper 
A remarkable plant that deserves its 
popularity. Assumes a spreading form 
with horizontal branches covered with 
J. communis prostrato aurea 
Golden Prostrate Juniper 
A dwarf, matlike plant 1 to 1% feet high, 
with bright golden yellow foliage. 
J. communis suecico Swedish Juniper 
This plant forms an erect, compact spire 
eventually growing 18 feet high. Should 
be used where formality and accent is 
desired. In the fall its loose branches 
should be tied together to prevent injury 
from the snow and ice. 
J. communis suecico nano 
Dwarf Swedish Juniper 
Similar to the above, only more dwarf and 
slow growing, seldom exceeding 5% feet. 
Good for foundation and rock gardens. 
J. excelso stricta Spiny Greek Juniper 
Very neat, compact, upright plant of 
dwarf proportions. Good for foundation 
plantings, window boxes, and formal 
work. Blue-green foliage. 
dense, feathery, gray-green foliage. It 
will thrive under very unfavorable conditions, resisting 
drought, gas, and smoke. Grows well in full sun as 
well as shade. Its informal habit blends well with 
the pyramidal evergreens, and is a valuable founda¬ 
tion variety. 
J. chinensis procumbens Trailing Juniper 
A dense, low, spreading form with branches overlap¬ 
ping one another to make a neat mass of green. Valu¬ 
able for rockery and banks as a ground cover. 
J. communis depressa Vase-Shaped Juniper 
This prostrate Juniper develops into a low, broad- 
topped, vase-shaped bush 3 to 4 feet high. It is an im¬ 
proved variety over the common Juniper we see grow¬ 
ing native in New England. 
J. communis depressa plumosa 
A comparatively new variety discovered in Maine in 1907. One of the finest 
creeping forms. The branches bend over to hug the ground, forming a mat 
of gray-green foliage. Its main distinction is the unusual purplish coloring 
of the foliage in the fall. Maximum height 15 to 18 inches. 
J. communis hibernica Irish Juniper 
It has a unique habit of growth, being very columnar and formal in outline. 
Maximum height 6 to 8 feet. Suitable for foundation plantings, but should 
be given a sheltered position. 
Plume Juniper 
J. horizontalis. Bar Harbor 
Bar Harbor Juniper 
The original plant was discovered on the 
shore at Bar Harbor, Maine. A fine creep¬ 
ing form, making a velvety mat of gray- 
green foliage. In the autumn it assumes 
a delicate lavender hue. 
J. horizontalis glauca 
Blue Creeping Juniper 
A low, prostrate Juniper of dense, neat 
habit, with pleasing steel-blue foliage 
which turns purple in winter. 
J. sabina Savin Juniper 
Dwarf, bushy plant having many branches 
growing in a semi-erect manner from the 
base 3 to 4 feet high. Looks well on 
rocky banks, sandy slopes and in house 
foundation plantings. 
J. virginiana Native Red Cedar 
This is one of America’s best known 
evergreens. It is native to the north¬ 
eastern states where its familiar form is 
often seen along the roadside. It seldom 
exceeds 30 feet in height, is columnar in 
shape, and peculiarly fitted to be used as 
a background or screen planting. 
J. virginiana Cannarti Cannart’s Cedar 
An improved Red Cedar having deep rich 
green foliage. A narrow column in shape, 
of medium size, reaching up to 15 feet. 
An annual shearing keeps it compact. 
J. virginiana glauca Silver Cedar 
Its outstanding feature is the silvery blue, 
frosty hued foliage. Its use in foundation 
or evergreen border planting makes an 
interesting color contrast. In shape and 
habit of growth is similar to the other 
Red Cedars. 
J. virginiana Keteleeri. Keteleers Cedar 
This is also an improved Red Cedar, mak¬ 
ing a compact, pyramidal, formal outline 
reaching up to 15 feet. Dark green foli¬ 
age. Truly an aristocrat of the Juniper 
family. 
J. virginalis 
Dwarf, hardy, slow growing evergreen, 3 
to 4 feet high. Spreading branches 
clothed with bluish green foliage. Will 
stand considerable shade; also does well 
in the hot sun. Makes a sturdy little spe¬ 
cimen adapted to foundation or rock 
garden plantings. 
Pfitzer’s Juniper 
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