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Shop our selection of Juniperus communis plants for sale and discover the natural beauty, resilience, and versatility this classic conifer brings to New Zealand gardens. Renowned for their aromatic needle-like foliage and hardy nature, Juniperus communis, or common juniper, is an excellent choice for both novice and experienced gardeners. Whether you’re seeking evergreen structure for your landscape, a wildlife-friendly hedge, or striking groundcover, these plants adapt beautifully to a range of garden designs and growing conditions.

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Juniperus conferta

Juniperus conferta, commonly known as the Shore Juniper plant, is an impressive, ground hugging conifer which is often used as a groundcover. It features fine, green-grey foliage held on slender, sprawling stems. It typically grows to 40 cm tall and 2 m wide as a somewhat dense mat. Juniperus conferta is commonly used as a groundcover, allowed to spill over the side of a wall or across steps, or planted around the base of larger trees.

Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Groundcover Plants
Height: 40 cm
Spread: 2.00 m
Tolerances: Coastal, Extended dry periods, Hardy
Garden uses: Banks, Borders, Ground covering, Paths & Steps
Garden styles: Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Mediterranean, Modern
Juniperus 'Skyrocket' shrubs with blue-grey foliage.

Juniperus 'Skyrocket'

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Juniperus 'Skyrocket', commonly known as the Skyrocket Juniper or Rocky Mountain Juniper, is a popular conifer that grows as a broad column. It carries fine and delicate, blue-grey leaves on upright branches that are held somewhat loosely from the central core. It typically grows to 5 m tall and 1.2 m wide and can be trimmed as necessary. Juniperus 'Skyrocket' is commonly grown as a sculptural specimen, included in a mixed planting, combined with other low-growing conifers, used as pillars at an entrance, or planted as a cluster.

Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Conifers
Height: 5.00 m
Spread: 1.20 m
Tolerances: Extended dry periods, Hardy, Wind
Garden uses: Containers, Parks, Pool areas, Screening, Specimen
Garden styles: Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Japanese, Mediterranean, Modern
Juniperus procumbens 'Nana' (prostrate Juniper) growing as a tidy ground cover.

Juniperus procumbens Nana (Japanese Dwarf Juniper)

Juniperus procumbens 'Nana', commonly known as the Prostrate Juniper, is a ground-hugging conifer that forms a carpet of blue-green, needle-like...

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Large Juniperus 'Kaizuka' trees as a cluster.

Juniperus chinensis Kaizuka

Juniperus 'Kaizuka', commonly known as the Hollywood Juniper tree or Torulosa Juniper, is an upright conifer with an oriental style. It bears...

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Pear Conference

The Conference pear tree is a popular variety due to its delicious fruit which have a yellow skin with a pink blush. These ripen in autumn and are...

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Pear Doyenne du Comice (Comice Pear Tree)

The Comice pear tree (Pyrus communis Doyenne du Comice) is regarded as having the best flavour of all the pear varieties. It bears green skinned...

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Why Choose Juniperus communis for Your Garden?

Juniperus communis naturally thrives in a variety of soil types and tolerates even the harshest coastal climates, making it a perfect fit for New Zealand gardens. Its slow-growing, spreading habit is ideal for low-maintenance borders, hedging, or groundcover. In addition, its classic blue-green foliage provides year-round colour and aromatic interest, while its berrylike cones are popular with birds and useful in culinary and craft projects.

Looking for specific features? Our range includes exceptional forms such as the golden-tipped Juniperus communis Depressa Aurea (Yellow Juniper) for a vibrant splash of colour, or the dense, compact Juniperus communis Hornibrookii (Juniperus communis Hornibrook) for a refined groundcover solution.

The Versatility of Juniperus communis

Juniperus communis plants fit effortlessly into almost any landscape. Their neat, architectural shapes suit contemporary urban spaces as well as classic rural gardens. Try using upright selections like Juniperus communis Hibernica or slender Juniperus communis Compressa for formal hedging and narrow plantings. For stylish mass planting or as accent plants in mixed beds and rockeries, the compact Juniperus communis Suecica Nana (Juniperus Suecica Nana) offers year-round structure without crowding neighbouring plants.

Junipers are also noted for their ability to stabilise soil in erosion-prone environments, making them both a practical and beautiful solution for sloped gardens.

Caring for Your Juniperus communis

Once established, Juniperus communis is very low-care. They thrive best in a sunny position with well-drained soil and benefit from occasional watering during extended dry spells. Prune lightly to shape if required, but their naturally tidy habit means minimal intervention is needed. With excellent tolerance to New Zealand’s changing weather, these conifers provide enduring structure, privacy, and rugged good looks season after season.

Explore Our Full Range

Browse our online nursery to find Juniperus communis plants for sale in a variety of shapes and sizes suited to your landscape. Enhance your garden with specialist selections such as the golden-hued Juniperus communis Depressa Aurea (Yellow Juniper), ground-hugging Juniperus communis Hornibrookii (Juniperus communis Hornibrook), upright Juniperus communis Hibernica, and more. Create structure, add beauty, and bring the timeless appeal of juniper to your New Zealand garden today.


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