Pencil Point Juniper
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A narrow, upright evergreen shrub with dark green, tightly packed needles and a strong columnar growth habit. It is ideal for privacy screens, hedges, windbreaks, or as a vertical accent in landscapes. Female plants produce small, bluish berry-like cones that are attractive to birds.
This juniper grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. It is excellent for drought tolerance once established, tolerates wind well, and has moderate salt tolerance.
| Fall Colour | Blue |
|---|---|
| Shape | Upright Compact |
| Sun Exposure | Full Sun |
| Latin Name | Juniperus communis Compressa 'Pencil Point" |
| Soil Conditions | Moist / Well Drained |
| Mature Height ** | 1.5 Meters - 5 Feet |
| Mature Width ** | 30cm - 1 Foot |
| Growth Rate | Average |
| Zone | 4 |
| Native | No |
** Maturity Heights and Widths are listed to show what this plant can grow to in warmer climates and over the course of centuries. For landscape purposes in Ontario, take this value at 50% for appropriate spacing in your garden for immediate install purposes / for the next 10-20 years.