Toxic Plant Connu comme étant toxique - Toxic to mammals if ingested.
Image of Juniperus communis var. depressa
Source: Keith Kanoti

Plant Names

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Juniperus communis var. depressa
Depressed Juniper
Genévrier commun déprimé

Synonyms

dwarf juniper
ground juniper
low juniper
old field juniper
genévrier commun
genévrier du Canada
genévrier nain

Plant Characteristics

Couleur de floraison: Vert Bloom Period: May - Jun
Hauteur max: 4,0 feet
Max Width: 10,0 feet (spreads by rhizome)
Light Condition:
Full sun Plus de 6 heures d'ensoleillement par jour
Soil conditions:
Moisture medium Tolerates medium soil condition
Lifespan: Vivace des plantes qui reviennent année après année Plant is dioecious Need a male and female plant to produce seeds
Gardener Experience:
does not spread Ne se propage pas de manière incontrôlable
plant spread by rhizome Spreads by rhizome
Landscape Uses:
rock garden Suitable for rock gardens
school garden Suitable for school gardens
Ecological Benefits:
butterfly host Butterfly host
Tolerates:
drought Tolerant Tolerates drought conditions
Deer Resistant Deer resistant
Rabbit Resistant Rabbit resistant
Sand Tolerant Tolerates sandy conditions
Juglone Tolerant Tolerates juglone conditions
Transplantation Tolerant Tolerates transplantation
Special Features and Considerations:

Seed and plant distribution status

No seeds available for this plant.
Nous acceptions les semences de cette plante

Faits intéressants

Depressed Juniper forms a spreading mat of blue-green needles and is often found on rocky slopes, sandy soils, and open woodlands. It prefers full sun and excellent drainage. Its evergreen foliage provides year-round structure and makes it useful for rock gardens, dry slopes, and naturalized landscapes.

Depressed Juniper is very drought tolerant once established. It requires well-drained soil and does not tolerate wet, heavy soils. It is slow growing and is excellent for low-maintenance.

Plant Location

Native to Ottawa region: Oui

Thrives in Ecozones

  • Taïga des plaines
  • Maritime de l'Atlantique
  • Taïga du Bouclier
  • Plaines boréales
  • Cordillière montagnarde
  • Plaines hudsoniennes
  • Bouclier boréal
  • Maritime du Pacifique

Ecological Benefits

Butterflies Supported by Juniperus communis var. depressa

Specialized Bees Supported by Juniperus communis var. depressa

No bee data available for this plant.

Complementary Plants

  • No complementary plants found.

Substitute For Non-Native Plants

  • Chamaecyparis (False Cypress)
  • Juniperus (Juniper Cultivar)

Sowing Information

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  • Sowing depth: Couvrir très légèrement
  • Sow by January
  • Stratification duration: 90 days
  • Notes: Stand in hot tap water 6h.

Harvesting and Seed Sharing

  • Harvest start month: September
  • Harvesting indicator:
    • Berries are ripen and easily fall off or have fallen off
  • Harvesting:
    • Squeeze berries to extract seeds, wash with soapy water, rinse throroughly
  • Seed viability test:
    • Pas de test requis avant le don
  • Packaging measure: A dozen (12) seeds (eyeball)
  • Seed storage:
    • Sécher à l'air dans un sac en papier ou contenant ouvert, pour quelques jours jusqu'à sec
    • Secouer de temps à autre pour prévenir la moisissure
  • Cultivar: Yes, do not donate unless you know source, and there are no known cultivars in your garden or at proximity
  • No harvesting video available at this time.

Toxicity Notes

Toxic to mammals if ingested.