Repanda Common Juniper

Juniperus communis 'Repanda'

Plant Details:

Plant Type: Shrub
Plant Family: Cupressaceae
Plant Description: Low-growing, spreading evergreen shrub. Coarse textured medium-green leaves are very narrow and pointed with white bands. Produces green berries that turn blue or black at maturity. This is a variety of one of the junipers native to Northern America including Utah. Requires very little water once established. Tolerates poor soils. Foliage has a different texture than other junipers giving it a unique look.

Maintenance:

Maintenance Type: Shrub - Evergreen
Plant Care: Shrub - Evergreen (woody multi-stemmed plants that keep their leaves and color during winter): Only minimal pruning is required and mostly to retain a desirable shape. Pruning should be done in early spring. Monitor for pests, diseases or other ailments on a regular basis.

Plant Attributes:

Mature Size: 2' tall x 6-8' wide
Utah Native: No
Plant Select: No
Pollinator Friendly: No
Localscapes: Infill Plant, Park Strip Plant
Foliage Interest: No
Foliage Colors: Green

Growing Conditions:

Hardiness Zone: 2 to 9
Light Requirement: Full Sun (6+ hrs sun)
Irrigation Requirement:     Very Low (Water to Establish)
Salt Tolerant: Unknown
Deer Resistant: Unknown

Garden Location:

  • Neighborhood Landscapes
    • Waterwise Woodlands
  • Spring
  • Summer
  • Fall
  • Winter