Juniper - Wikipedia Junipers are coniferous trees and shrubs in the genus Juniperus ( dʒ uː ˈ n ɪ p ər ə s joo-NIP-ər-əs) [1] of the cypress family Cupressaceae Depending on the taxonomy, between 50 and 67 species of junipers are widely distributed throughout the Northern Hemisphere as far south as tropical Africa, including the Arctic, parts of Asia
Juniper Tree Types: How to Find the Best One - The Spruce Here are 12 types of juniper shrubs and trees that might suit your landscape The alligator juniper is named for its distinctive bark that resembles the rough, checkered skin of an alligator This species can either be a shrub or a tree depending on the growing location and conditions
25 Different Types of Juniper Trees Their Identifying Features Junipers are beautiful and often very tenacious trees that can live for hundreds, even thousands of years They are the fourth longest-living tree species in the world The oldest juniper in the USA (possibly the world) is the Bennett Juniper, a Juniperus grandis from California, which is confirmed to be around 3000 years old and is 78 ft tall
27 Types of Juniper Shrubs for a Low-Maintenance Landscape Find the perfect types of juniper shrubs for your garden with these expert recommendations Juniper shrubs are getting a second look as homeowners search for carefree greenery with year-round appeal
Juniper Shrubs - Ultimate Growing Care Guide - Proven Winners Juniper (Juniperus) is a popular tree or shrub that is commonly used in home landscapes This evergreen conifer produces fan-shaped needles in colors of green, blue or gold, providing color and soft texture to beds, borders, and containers
21 Juniper Trees and Shrubs: Types, Leaves, Berries (Pictures . . . Juniper trees and shrubs are a group of evergreen conifers with needle-like leaves that have a pine scent and dark-blue berry-like aromatic fleshy cones Species of juniper trees vary in shape and they grow between 66 and 103 ft (20 – 40 m) tall
13 Types of Juniper Trees And Shrubs (With Their Characteristics) Junipers (Juniperus spp ) are small evergreen trees or bushes that are members of the cypress family Some species are also referred to as cedars Junipers are one of the hardiest, most versatile and drought-tolerant shrubs They are conifers with prickly young foliage that becomes flatter and softer with age
How to Grow Care for Juniper Shrubs Trees - Garden Design Learn the basics of growing beautiful, hardy junipers These versatile evergreen shrubs provide garden structure and year-round color See popular varieties like Blue Point, Blue Star, Skyrocket and more
How to Choose, Plant and Grow Junipers - HGTV Learn all about the various types of junipers available for landscaping, plus how to plant, prune and troubleshoot, and what varieties to choose for your home A narrow vertical accent for the garden, upright 'Medora' juniper tolerates seacoast conditions as well as drought
10 Types of Junipers that Everyone Should Know Junipers are members of the Cypress family and are native to Europe, Asia, Africa and North America Their 'berries', which are actually seed cones with very fleshy, tight scales, were the original flavoring for gin