Common Juniper

Juniperus communis

Feeds the food chain

A larval host plant. The caterpillars it raises are the primary food source for baby songbirds.

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About Common Juniper

Common Juniper is a native shrub. It blooms from April to May. It does best in full sun and dry soil. Mature size: 30–150 cm. It feeds bees and caterpillars (as a larval host). Deer resistant.

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