{"product_id":"genevrier-commun","title":"Common Juniper","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCommon Juniper (\u003cem\u003eJuniperus communis\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEvergreen Toughness for Ontario and Eastern Canada (Zones 2–5)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQuick Expert Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Common Juniper (\u003cem\u003eJuniperus communis\u003c\/em\u003e) is a slow-growing, cold-hardy evergreen shrub ideal for Ontario and Eastern Canada (Zones 2–5). It typically grows slowly each year and reaches up to 5 ft (1.5 m) at maturity. Best for rocky sites, dry slopes, and naturalized landscapes, it offers year-round evergreen texture and excellent tolerance to poor soils and harsh climates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Choose Common Juniper for Ontario and Eastern Canada?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA dependable native evergreen for difficult sites, Common Juniper thrives where many shrubs struggle. Its extreme hardiness, drought tolerance, and rugged beauty make it a valuable choice for northern gardens and exposed landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Zone 2 (Ideal for Ontario and Eastern Canada Zones 2–5)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slow\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest For:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rock gardens \/ Dry slopes \/ Naturalized areas \/ Small yards\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low once established\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Feature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evergreen foliage and adaptability\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNative \/ Non-native:\u003c\/strong\u003e Native to Canada and widely distributed across northern regions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt adapts well to:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSandy soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGravelly or rocky soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePoor, thin soils with excellent drainage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRural and naturalized landscapes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWind, drought, snow, and exposed sites\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTree Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMature Height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3–5 ft (0.9–1.5 m)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMature Spread\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3–6 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSlow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardiness Zone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 (Ideal for Ontario and Eastern Canada Zones 2–5)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSun Exposure\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoil Preference\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDry, sandy, rocky, well-drained\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Needs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLow once established\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDrought Tolerance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHigh once established\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDeer Resistance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLifespan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50+ years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Common Juniper Right for Your Yard?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eChoose Common Juniper if:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou want evergreen structure with minimal maintenance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou have a small or medium yard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou live in Zone 2–5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou want a native shrub with year-round interest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou need a plant for dry slopes, rocky soils, or exposed areas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eNot ideal if:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour soil stays wet or poorly drained\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou need fast privacy screening\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou are planting in deep shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou want a formal hedge requiring uniform growth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBest Uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRock gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDry banks and erosion control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNaturalized landscapes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCottage and northern properties\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWildlife-friendly plantings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhy it works:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts evergreen foliage provides year-round texture, while its dense branching helps stabilize soils. Native berries support wildlife, and its hardiness makes it reliable in severe climates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Makes Common Juniper Special?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA resilient native evergreen with rugged charm that performs where other shrubs fail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fresh new growth appears at branch tips\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSummer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dense green foliage holds well in heat and dry soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFall:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blue berry-like cones, known as \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/racinesboreales.ca\/en\/products\/dehydrated-juniper-berries\" title=\"Racines boréales: Dehydrated juniper berries\"\u003ejuniper berries\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, develop on female plants. These berries are traditionally used to flavour gin.\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evergreen branches add structure and colour in snowy landscapes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWinter Survival in Ontario and Eastern Canada\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, Common Juniper is hardy in Ontario and Eastern Canada Zones 2–5 and tolerates typical Canadian winter conditions including freezing temperatures, wind exposure, and snow cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFirst-year tip:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd 2–3 inches of mulch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater deeply before the first hard frost\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid winter salt spray where possible\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlanting Guide for Ontario and Eastern Canada\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eBest planting time:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpring (April–June)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEarly fall (September–October)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3–5 ft from foundations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4–6 ft between plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWatering (first year):\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater deeply once weekly for the first growing season\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjust based on rainfall and drainage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQuick Answers (FAQ)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow fast does Common Juniper grow in Ontario?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTypically slow-growing, adding modest growth each year in good conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIs it cold hardy in Ontario?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It is hardy to Zone 2 and performs well across Ontario and Eastern Canada.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDoes it need another plant for pollination?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, but only if berry production is desired. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/treesonline.ca\/blogs\/news\/why-fruit-tree-not-producing\" title=\"Nursery Blog: Why Isn’t My Fruit Tree Producing Fruit?\"\u003eMale and female plants are separate\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAre the roots invasive?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Roots are generally non-invasive and suitable for most residential sites.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIs it messy?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. It drops minimal debris and requires little cleanup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCompare With Similar Trees\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 99.9572%;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 27.6936%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTree\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 14.2795%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 35.498%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Feature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 21.4037%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 27.6936%;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/treesonline.ca\/products\/common-juniper\" title=\"Common Juniper (Juniperus communis)\"\u003eCommon Juniper\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 14.2795%;\"\u003eSlow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 35.498%;\"\u003eVery cold-hardy native evergreen; aromatic foliage; berry-like cones\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 21.4037%;\"\u003eDry rocky sites\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 27.6936%;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/treesonline.ca\/products\/creeping-juniper\" title=\"Creeping Juniper (Juniperus horizontalis)\"\u003eCreeping Juniper\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 14.2795%;\"\u003eModerate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 35.498%;\"\u003eGroundcover habit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 21.4037%;\"\u003eSlopes \/ erosion control\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 27.6936%;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/treesonline.ca\/products\/eastern-red-cedar\" title=\"Eastern Red Cedar (Juniperus virginiana)\"\u003eEastern Red Cedar\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 14.2795%;\"\u003eModerate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 35.498%;\"\u003eDense screen\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 21.4037%;\"\u003eWindbreaks, Privacy hedges\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping Across Quebec, Ontario and Atlantic Provinces\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNursery-grown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarefully packaged\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShipped to your door in Ontario and Eastern Canada\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHealthy root system upon arrival\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eExplore Related Collections\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/treesonline.ca\/collections\/conifers-of-quebec-and-eastern-canada\" title=\"Conifers of Quebec and Eastern Canada\"\u003eConifers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/treesonline.ca\/collections\/zone-2-plants-eastern-canada\" title=\"Collection: Hardiness Zone 2 Plants\"\u003eHardiness Zone 2 Plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRelated Articles\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/treesonline.ca\/blogs\/news\/why-fruit-tree-not-producing\" title=\"Nursery Blog: Why Isn’t My Fruit Tree Producing Fruit?\"\u003eWhy Isn’t My Fruit Tree Producing Fruit?\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Arbresenligne.com","offers":[{"title":"Large (310 ml)","offer_id":52864587596095,"sku":null,"price":6.75,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0834\/8241\/1327\/files\/GENEVRIER-COMMUN-ROCAILLE.jpg?v=1777313791","url":"https:\/\/treesonline.ca\/products\/common-juniper","provider":"Arbresenligne","version":"1.0","type":"link"}