The Juniper is found in most parts of the Northern Hemisphere, even into Africa, and grows on a wide range of sites and conditions. Often mis-used, badly pruned or overgrown, it is often rejected without consideration of the many beautiful and useful contributions the appropriate form can make. Most Junipers require sun, very well drained soil, and are drought tolerant. Plant Oregon stocks some particularly useful forms. This is one of our favorites.
Older plants expose attractive red bark on the trailing stems.
It is attractive on walls and banks or as a very low groundcover. We have some plants that have been staked, then allowed to drape and skirt. Its white-bloomed, blue berries present a glowing accent to its very blue foliage, a charming effect. In spite of its name, it is found in scattered locations west of the Cascades, from the San Juan Islands to the Wallowa Mountains, to the Sonora. It tends to be shrubby, with much character, rounded or columnar.