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0Juniperus virginiana L.
- Taxonomy
- Family: Cupressaceae · Genus: Juniperus1
- Native distribution
- North America, Alabama, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Mexico Northeast, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri,uncertain3
- Synonyms
- 2
10 synonyms
- Juniperus argentea Godr.
- Juniperus caroliniana DuRoi
- Juniperus fragrans Salisb., 1796
- Juniperus schottii Godr.
- Juniperus schottii Gordon
- Juniperus tripartita (Lavallée) Beissn.
- Juniperus tripartita hort.
- Juniperus tripartita hort. ex Lavallée, 1877
- Juniperus virginiana hermanniae Pers.
- Juniperus virginiana pendula-viridis Godr.
Still missing: plant type, natural habitat, height / growth form, flowering period, growth & dormancy period.
Sources (7)
- GBIF Backbone Taxonomy – Juniperus virginiana · Scientific name · CC BY 4.0
- GBIF – synonyms · Synonyms · CC BY 4.0
- GBIF – distributions (Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS); The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP); Plantas de ocho Biodiverc) · Native distribution · CC BY 4.0
- Wikidata – Q157522 · CC0
- Wikidata – IUCN Red List status (P141) · Conservation status · CC0
- IUCN Red List · Conservation status
- Wikimedia Commons – 2009-10-31 Eastern Juniper, Gibraltar Rock, Columbia County, Wisconsin.jpg · CC BY-SA 2.0
Automatic data comes from the open sources above, credited per their licences. Care experience is shown separately below.
Tips & experience from members
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How members water it
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How it thrives
Waterlow
Lightfull sun
Humiditylowgeneral genus data
Min. temperature-35 °CNo monthly schedule is shown because cultivar-/species-level data is not yet sufficient. The general values above are guidance only.
Juniperus tip: An outdoor plant – it dies indoors within months, so keep it outside even in winter.
Juniperus virginiana – what to know
Juniperus virginiana – family: Cupressaceae, genus: Juniperus. Native range: North America, Alabama, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana…. Care guidelines: light: full sun; water: low; min. -35 °C. For cats: mildly toxic; for dogs: mildly toxic. Keep it out of reach and call a vet straight away if you suspect poisoning.
All Juniperus species in the catalog →Detailed toxicity data →
Frequently asked questions
How often should I water Juniperus virginiana?
Sparingly: let the soil dry out completely between waterings, and water even less in winter.
How much light does Juniperus virginiana need?
It needs plenty of direct sun – the sunniest window, or outdoors in summer, suits it best.
How cold can Juniperus virginiana get?
Frost-hardy to about -35 °C – it can overwinter outdoors in many climates.
Is Juniperus virginiana toxic to cats and dogs?
For cats: mildly toxic; for dogs: mildly toxic. Keep it out of reach and call a vet straight away if you suspect poisoning.
What members’ data shows
When does it really bloom?
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Average watering interval
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Questions about this species
Juniperus
Data sources: GBIF.org – Juniperus virginiana (CC BY 4.0) · Wikidata – Q157522 (CC0) · Wikimedia Commons – 2009-10-31 Eastern Juniper, Gibraltar Rock, Columbia County, Wisconsin.jpg (CC BY-SA 2.0) · Care data is for guidance only.
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