Swedish Juniper

Swedish Juniper

Juniperus communis 'Suecica Major'

A versatile drought-tolerant deer-resistant juniper with ornamental evergreen foliage, suited to specimen, screen, and mixed border plantings.

  • Vase-shaped upright spreader with arching tips
  • Open-scale texture on mature growth and closed on juvenile foliage
  • Green needles with light blue bars on the upper surfaces
  • Use in the back of a bed to provide a colour contrast
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Plant Characteristics

Sunlight
Full sun, Partial shade
Soil Moisture
Dry, Average, Well-drained
Drought Tolerant
✓
Hardiness Zone
4 – 4
Mature Height (meters)
2.0 – 2.5
Mature Spread (meters)
1.5 – 1.75
Growth Rate
Slow
Foliage Colour
Blue-green
Habit
Upright
Deer Resistant
✓
Rabbit Resistant
✓
Attracts Birds
✓
Landscape Uses
Accent, Screening, Foundation
Growing & Maintenance Tips
Once established, junipers require little water and tolerate a wide variety of soil conditions. Damage or stem breakage may occur in the winter from ice and snow accumulation; tying or staking is recommended.

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