Conifer, Shrub

Juniperus virginiana ‘Grey Owl’

Juniper 'Grey Owl'
Award Winner Low Maintenance Hardiness H7

Soft silver-grey foliage spreads in broad arching layers on Juniperus virginiana ‘Grey Owl’, sometimes accompanied by blue berry-like cones. This hardy evergreen shrub provides year-round colour on banks and in larger borders, needing full sun and enough room for its wide mature spread.

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Size
Max Height
1.5 m — 2.5 m
Max Spread
2.5 m — 4.0 m
Growth Habit
Densely branched plant with compact, leafy, rounded overall shape.
Planting Position
Sunlight Indicates how much direct sunlight the plant needs each day. Full sun means 6+ hours, part shade is filtered or morning sun, and full shade is little to no direct sun.
Full Sun Part Shade
Aspect Aspect refers to the direction the planting spot faces (north, south, east or west). It affects light levels, warmth and exposure.
North South East West
Exposure Exposure describes how sheltered or exposed a plant’s position is, particularly to wind and weather.
Exposed / Sheltered
Hardiness Hardiness indicates how well a plant tolerates cold conditions outdoors. Higher ratings generally mean greater frost tolerance.
(< −20 °C) Extremely hardy
Ideal Soil Conditions
Soil Type Soil type describes the texture of the soil (clay, sand, loam, chalk). This affects drainage, nutrients and how roots grow.
Chalk Clay Loam Sand
Soil Moisture Soil moisture tells you how wet or dry the soil should be for best growth. Match this to your garden conditions for healthier plants.
Free draining
Soil pH Soil pH measures how acidic or alkaline the soil is. It affects nutrient availability and can impact plant growth.
Acid Alkaline Neutral
Plant Uses & Merits
Merits
  • Drought Resistant
  • No pruning required
  • Low Maintenance
  • RHS | Award Of Garden Merit

Juniperus virginiana ‘Grey Owl’ Description

Juniperus virginiana ‘Grey Owl’ is a broad, spreading evergreen shrub with graceful arching branches clothed in soft silver-grey to blue-grey foliage. Female plants may develop small blue, berry-like cones that add further interest. Mature specimens generally reach around 1 to 1.5 metres high and can spread 2 to 3 metres, so this is not a compact dwarf conifer. Grow in full sun for the best foliage colour in almost any well-drained soil. It tolerates drought, wind and relatively poor ground once established and is very hardy. Avoid sites that remain wet through winter. Use as a broad evergreen specimen, on banks or in large mixed borders. Little pruning is required, although individual young shoots can be shortened where the shrub exceeds its allotted space.

Planting Guide for Juniperus virginiana ‘Grey Owl’

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Care guide for Juniperus virginiana ‘Grey Owl’

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Uses for Juniperus virginiana ‘Grey Owl’ & Garden Styles it suits

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