Juniperus communis

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Botanical Name: Juniperus communis
Common Name: Common Juniper
Height/Width: 5 to 10’ in height, 8 to 12’ in width
Form: Varies from medium sized tree to sprawling shrub.
Range: Zone 2 to 6(7)
Habitat: Grows in any sunny to partially sunny location. Highly adaptable.
Wildlife Value: Good year-round cover, some produce "berries" which are consumed by birds
Landscape Value: Formal to informal. Use on banks to control erosion.
Notes: The oil distilled from "berries" used for flavoring gin.