Grey Owl Juniper Care, Propagation, Watering & Growing Tips
The Grey Owl Juniper requires very little care. Its stunning silvery-green leaves can reach a height of six feet. It is ideal for landscape use and has leaves with a delicate texture. With adequate drainage, it flourishes in full sun. Both commercial and residential landscapes frequently feature Grey Owl Juniper. It is ideal for regions where deer are common because it is also highly adaptable and drought-tolerant.
Common Name |
Grey Owl Juniper
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Plant Type
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Conifers
Shrubs
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Juniperus virginiana 'Grey Owl'
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Genus
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Juniperus
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Family
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Cupressaceae
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Order
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Cupressales
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Grey Owl Juniper Water Needs |
Water requirements and watering times for Grey Owl Juniper.
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Water Needs
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Average
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Cups
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Generally, Grey Owl Juniper needs water once every
8 days in 1.8
cups.
1 Cup = 250 ml, so at least Grey Owl Juniper needs about 0.45 L per 8 days. |
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Grey Owl Juniper Temperature, Humidity, and Light |
Ideal light, temperature & humidity needed for Grey Owl Juniper to thrive. |
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Light Requirements |
± 8 hours
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Temperature |
60°F
to 75°F
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Humidity Preference |
Medium
The ideal humidity range for your Grey Owl Juniper to thrive is between 40% and 60%. |
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Grey Owl Juniper Soil Types and Growing Media |
Information about soil and suitable planting media for Grey Owl Juniper. |
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Suitability in pots |
7L
Grey Owl Juniper plants require different pot sizes as they grow. Start with a small pot of 7L. |
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Soil type |
chalk
clay
loam
sand
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Soil Drainage
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Well-Drainage
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Soil PH |
acid
alkaline
neutral
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Grey Owl Juniper Characteristics |
All you need to know about the characteristics of the Grey Owl Juniper plant. |
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Maximum Height |
36 Inches or
1 meters
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Spread |
72 Inches or
2 meters
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Color |
Blue
Green
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Characteristics |
Fragrant
Plant of Merit
Showy
Evergreen
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Is Grey Owl Juniper toxic to pets? |
Yes
Like other Juniper, Grey Owl Juniper is toxic to pets, especially cats and dogs. |
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Garden Style |
City and Courtyard
Informal and Cottage
Traditional Garden
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Grey Owl Juniper Grow and Care |
Find out information on how to propagate Grey Owl Juniper, when it flowers, and how to care for it. |
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Maintenance |
easy
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Propagation Methods |
stem cutting
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Flowering season |
spring
summer
autumn
winter
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Grey Owl Juniper Native Region |
Find out where the Grey Owl Juniper plant originated. |
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Country |
North America
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