Known to be toxic - Toxic to mammals if ingested.
Source: Keith Kanoti
Juniperus communis var. depressa
Depressed Juniper
Genévrier commun déprimé
Obsolete Names
dwarf juniper
ground juniper
low juniper
old field juniper
genévrier commun
genévrier du Canada
genévrier nain
No seeds available for this plant.
We currently accept seeds for this plant
Bloom colour: Green
Bloom period: May - Jun
Max Height: 4.0 feet
Max Width: 10.0 feet (spreads by rhizome)
Light condition:
More than 6 hours of direct sun a day
Soil conditions:
Tolerates medium soil condition
More than 6 hours of direct sun a day
Tolerates medium soil condition
Lifespan:
Perennial
plants that will that come back year after year
Plant is
dioecious
Need a male and female plant to produce seeds
Gardener Experience:
Does not spread uncontrollably
Does not spread uncontrollably
Landscape uses:
Suitable for rock gardens
Suitable for school gardens
Tolerates foot traffic
Suitable for rock gardens
Suitable for school gardens
Tolerates foot traffic
Ecological Benefits:
No ecological benefits information available.
Tolerates:
Tolerates drought conditions
Deer resistant
Rabbit resistant
Tolerates foot traffic
Tolerates juglone conditions
Tolerates transplantation
Tolerates drought conditions
Deer resistant
Rabbit resistant
Tolerates foot traffic
Tolerates juglone conditions
Tolerates transplantation
Special Features and Considerations:
Plant Location
Native to Ottawa region: Yes
Thrives in Ecozones
- Taiga Plains
- Atlantic Maritime
- Taiga Shield
- Boreal Plains
- Montane Cordillera
- Hudson Plains
- Boreal Shield
- Pacific Maritime
Ecological Benefits
Butterflies Supported by Juniperus communis var. depressa
- Callophrys gryneus (Juniper Hairstreak)
- Eupithecia miserulata (American Common Pug)
Specialized Bees Supported by Juniperus communis var. depressa
No bee data available for this plant.
Plants that grow in similar conditions, that bloom at the same time.
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: Sow just below surface
- 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 mean: Squeeze berries to extract seeds, wash with soapy water, rinse throroughly
- Seed viability test: No test needed before donating
- Packaging measure: A dozen (12) seeds (eyeball)
- Seed storage: Air dry in paper bag or open container, for a few days until crisp, shaking seeds to move them once in a while to prevent molding
- At least one 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.