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Native Plant Synoptic Garden
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Juniperus communis- Grows only to about 15' tall and wide. Has spreading branches, sometimes
becomes almost prostrate. Tolerant of many soil sites other than wet sites. (Krussman, 1985).
Best placed in open sites in any zone other than the “Wetland Zone”. Shady positions tend to
cause leggy growth. Place all cultivars in zones that have a well-drained sunny spot for best
growth and color. Ethnobotany: Used for medicinal purposes.
‘Aurea’- A delightful specimen reaching only 3 to 4’ at maturity. The golden foliage on
upturned branches looks like tiny candles. It works well both as a columnar specimen or
for contrast in the alpine garden. Can be used in the “Alpine Zone”.
‘Berkshire’- A dwarf form that is slow growing and has a spreading habit.
‘Compressa’- A small replica of the Irish Juniper, it grows only 2" a year and reaches an
ultimate height of 3-4'. Dense, tiny green juvenile leaves on a columnar form. Because of
its slow growth, great for even the smallest rock garden and most effective when planted
in groups of three or more. Place in the “Alpine Zone”.
(Photo: Oregon State University, 1999-2004)
‘Depressa Aurea’- A dwarf form that has yellow tipped growth in spring. Has a
spreading habit (Dirr, 1978).
(Photo: Oregon State University, 1999-2004)
‘Gold Cone’- Narrow growth form with golden foliage (Kelly, 1995).
‘Golden Schapp’s’
‘Hortmann’- Has a arching growth habit with branches that weep downward.
‘McKay’s Weeper’