LATIN NAME: JUNIPERUS VIRGINIANA ‘GREY OWL’

The Basics
This hardy evergreen is covered with blanket-like blue-gray foliage on dense spreading branches. Its upright growth habit reaches 3 feet tall(6 feet wide). Best performs as tall groundcover, medium-sized shrub, screen, accent, and background plant.

The Needs
Amount of Sunlight: Thrives in full sun; Tolerates shade
Amount of Water: Water regularly; more frequent watering in extreme heat; Drought tolerant
Soil Conditions: Adaptable to most soils; Prefers dry, well-drained soil; Not tolerant of overly wet soil
Cold Hardiness Zone: 4-9

The Care
This low-maintenance, easy-to-grow evergreen needs a regular water schedule to ensure the growth of a mature root system. After the mature root system is established, watering is needed occasionally, except during a drought, watering is needed regularly. Once mature, shearing is recommended annually to maintain desired shape.