Common juniper

Common juniper (Juniperus communis) is an evergreen tree or shrub native to the lower 48 states of the United States and found in the state of Maryland; it may or may not be native to Maryland.USDA Plants Database, This plant (or a varietal) is on Maryland's threatened list.
== Identification ==
Its foliage is typically green. Foliage is retained in winter. Blue fruit is produced to a moderate extent from summer to fall.
It grows slowly from a single stem to a height of about 10 feet with roots at least 14 inches deep, and has a lifespan over 250 years.
== Cultivation ==
The USDA believes this plant to be readily available for purchase. It is suitable for growing in a nursery. It is propagated by the following methods: bare root, container, seed. Seeds will be more successful if cold stratification is used. Typically, this plant will seed itself at a slow rate, and new seedlings will have a low chance of success compared to other plants of this type.
Soil preferences: coarse/medium/fine soil, pH 5.5-8, low fertilizer. Provide low moisture. This plant has medium salinity tolerance and high drought tolerance. It prefers full sun.
== Uses and Relationships ==
It releases chemicals which will make it harder for other plants to grow surrounding it. If you're seeking to provide forage to wildlife, this plant is of low value.
== More Information ==
The initial draft of this article was automatically generated from the Juniperus communis profile in the USDA Plants Database. The Biota of North America Program (BONAP) may or may not have a page for this genus with detailed range maps. (BONAP range maps are copyrighted and should not be placed directly on our wiki.)
== References ==
Category:Juniperus Category:Native trees Category:Native shrubs Category:North American natives Category:Threatened or endangered natives Category:Commercially available natives Category:Fruiting natives Category:Natives with green foliage Category:Natives with winter foliage Category:Slow-growing natives Category:Natives between 6 and 12 feet tall Category:Low moisture demand natives Category:Drought tolerant natives Category:Salt-tolerant natives Category:Allelopathic natives Category:USDA native stubs