Grey Owl Juniper
Overview: A juniper grown for its soft silvery-gray, spreading foliage.
Mature size: Varies by cultivar; the species can reach 40–50 ft., though many landscape forms are smaller or spreading.
Sun exposure: Full sun
Flowering season: Not grown for flowers — an evergreen conifer
Hardiness: USDA Zones 3–9
Water needs: Low to average; very drought-tolerant once established
Special features: A tough, adaptable native conifer, tolerant of poor soil, heat, drought, and wind; good wildlife cover; watch for cedar-apple rust near apple or crabapple trees
Wildlife value: Cover for birds and small wildlife; cones eaten by birds
Botanical name: Juniperus virginiana 'Grey Owl'
Category: Topiaries, Conifers, & Specialty Material