Common Juniper (Juniperus communis) 'Pencil Point' is a selected form prized for it's structural, narrow form. Sleek and architectural, Pencil Point offers a striking vertical accent with finely textured blue-green needles that hold their color year-round. Its naturally sculptural habit makes it a perfect choice for adding height to garden beds, framing entryways, punctuating borders, or bringing a sense of order or formality to looser native plantings. Slow-growing and compact, Pencil Point maintains its tidy silhouette with little effort, lending a more formal feel even in relaxed garden designs.
Juniper 'Pencil Point'
Irrigation Requirement: Low (1/2" every 10-14 days) or Moderate (1/2" every 7-10 days). Water regularly until well established and then reduce water to low or occasional watering.
Mature Size: 4 - 6' tall and 12 - 18" wide
Spacing: 10-12" for tight spacing or hedging, 2' or more for accent
Hardiness Zone: 3 - 9
Light Requirement: Does best in Full Sun, but can tolerate some Partial Shade
Deer Resistant: Yes
Salt Tolerant: Moderately
Soils: Grows well in sand, loam, or clay as long as it is well-draining.
Plants in the Juniperus genus are known host plants for 38 pollinators in northern Utah.