Common Juniper (Juniperus communis var depressa)

$10.75

Common Juniper is the host plant to 34 species of butterflies and moths in our area (nwf.org). The flowers are cross-pollinated by the wind and produce berry-like seed cones that mature in 2-3 years. The berry-like seed cones are eaten by various upland gamebirds and songbirds, especially the American Robin (Illinoiswildflower.info). It likes a dry, infertile soil that is somewhat acidic. The root system is shallow and slowly spreading, rooting where the branches touch the ground. Common Juniper is considered an 'increaser' in pastures because domesticated animals usually will not eat it unless little else is available (illinoiswildflower.info).

Note: It is typically dioecious, where male flowers and female flowers occur on separate shrubs, meaning you need more than one to get the berry-like cones.

Photo Credit: Andrey Zharkikh

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Common Juniper is the host plant to 34 species of butterflies and moths in our area (nwf.org). The flowers are cross-pollinated by the wind and produce berry-like seed cones that mature in 2-3 years. The berry-like seed cones are eaten by various upland gamebirds and songbirds, especially the American Robin (Illinoiswildflower.info). It likes a dry, infertile soil that is somewhat acidic. The root system is shallow and slowly spreading, rooting where the branches touch the ground. Common Juniper is considered an 'increaser' in pastures because domesticated animals usually will not eat it unless little else is available (illinoiswildflower.info).

Note: It is typically dioecious, where male flowers and female flowers occur on separate shrubs, meaning you need more than one to get the berry-like cones.

Photo Credit: Andrey Zharkikh

Common Juniper is the host plant to 34 species of butterflies and moths in our area (nwf.org). The flowers are cross-pollinated by the wind and produce berry-like seed cones that mature in 2-3 years. The berry-like seed cones are eaten by various upland gamebirds and songbirds, especially the American Robin (Illinoiswildflower.info). It likes a dry, infertile soil that is somewhat acidic. The root system is shallow and slowly spreading, rooting where the branches touch the ground. Common Juniper is considered an 'increaser' in pastures because domesticated animals usually will not eat it unless little else is available (illinoiswildflower.info).

Note: It is typically dioecious, where male flowers and female flowers occur on separate shrubs, meaning you need more than one to get the berry-like cones.

Photo Credit: Andrey Zharkikh

Life Cycle: Perennial 

Sun Exposure: Full

Soil Moisture: Dry

Height: 3-5 feet

Plant Spacing:  8-12 feet

Bloom Time: April-June

Bloom Color: Yellow

Advantages: Caterpillar Favorite, Bird Favorite, Deer Resistant

Host: 34 species of butterflies and moths use this as a caterpillar host plant in our area (nwf.org)

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