Juniper 'Grey Owl'

Juniperus virginiana ‘Grey Owl’ - Slow growing spreader with soft, fine foliage that holds its colour even in the shade. Its dense foliage and deep root system help to stabilize soil on slopes and prevent erosion. It grows at a medium rate. It produces a profusion of dark purple-blue berry-like cones covered with a white wax which gives them an overall silver-gray color. Prune in June. Use Bone Meal when you first plant. Do not fertilize the first year. Fertilize once a year with a balanced granular fertilizer. Do not plant any deeper than it is in the pot. Do not add any soil or mulch around the base of the stem. Water deeply once a week for about 20-30 minutes whether is rains or not. Plant at least 3-4 feet from any foundation.

Zone 3. 1.5m W x 1m H. Berry-like fruit with an insignificant flower. Low/spreading form with silvery-grey foliage. Full sun to part shade. Very adaptable soil. 3Gallon.

Bird are attracted to the small cone-like berries that are produced by female plants when pollinated by male plants. Deer resistant.

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