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Taylor Juniper

Name: Taylor Juniper
Brand: Juniperus
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Juniperus virginiana 'Taylor'

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Essentials

At a Glance

Plant Type

Shrub

Height

210 inches

Width

42 inches

Light

Full Sun

Zones

4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9

Water

Low

Humidity

Low to high

Lifespan

Long-lived evergreen conifer

Native To

Eastern North America

Toxicity

Berries can cause mild stomach upset if ingested.

The Story

Plant Bio

Juniperus virginiana, the Eastern Redcedar, is a tough, adaptable, and widespread coniferous evergreen native to eastern North America, known for its aromatic wood and tolerance of poor soils. 'Taylor' is a highly sought-after cultivar prized for its extremely narrow, upright, columnar habit and dense, silvery blue-green foliage. It maintains its tight form without pruning.

Bloom Period:

EarlyLate

Uses & Benefits:

'Taylor' Juniper is a superb architectural plant. Its tall, extremely narrow silhouette creates a dramatic vertical statement, reminiscent of an Italian Cypress. The dense, silvery blue-green foliage provides year-round color and fine texture, making it an excellent focal point or formal accent.

It is an ideal choice for creating tall, narrow privacy screens in tight spaces where wider trees won't fit. It can be used to frame doorways, line driveways, or soften the corners of buildings. Its extreme tolerance for heat, cold, drought, and poor soils makes it a very low-maintenance and problem-free plant.

As a cultivar of a native species, it provides excellent habitat. The dense branches offer nesting sites and year-round cover for birds. Female plants produce bluish, berry-like cones that are a vital winter food source for many birds, including the Cedar Waxwing, which is named for its reliance on this tree.

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Planting

How to Grow

Choose a site that receives full, all-day sun.
Ensure the soil is well-drained; amend heavy clay if necessary.
Dig a hole twice as wide as the root ball.
Place the juniper in the hole, with the top of the root ball at soil level.
Backfill with native soil and water thoroughly to remove air pockets.
Water regularly for the first year, then only during severe drought.

Pro Tip

Provide good air circulation and avoid planting too close together to help prevent Phomopsis blight, especially in humid climates.

Keep It Thriving

Care Guide

Do

Plant in full sun for the densest growth and best color.
Provide plenty of space for air to circulate around the plant.
Water deeply but infrequently once established.
Embrace its naturally tight, columnar form without shearing.

Don't

Do not plant in shade or waterlogged soil.
Avoid overhead watering, which can encourage fungal diseases.
Don't plant near apple or crabapple trees to avoid cedar-apple rust issues.
Avoid heavy fertilization; junipers thrive in lean soils.

Seasonal Care Calendar

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Watch Out For

Pests & Diseases

Common Pests

Common Diseases

In the Garden

Landscape Uses & Companions

Landscape Uses

Striking vertical accentTall narrow privacy screenFormal entryway planting

Companion Plants

Echinacea purpurea Rudbeckia hirta Schizachyrium scoparium Perovskia atriplicifolia Sedum 'Autumn Joy'

Multiply

Propagation Methods

Good to Know

Common Questions

Taylor Juniper questions

What zones can Taylor Juniper grow in?

Taylor Juniper is hardy in USDA Zones 4–9. Inside that range it survives winter in the ground; outside it, grow it as an annual or a container plant you protect.

Is Taylor Juniper deer resistant?

Yes — Taylor Juniper is rated deer-resistant. Deer typically pass it over, though extreme hunger can override any plant's defenses.

When does Taylor Juniper bloom?

Taylor Juniper typically blooms in mid-spring through late spring. Exact timing shifts a week or two with your zone — Sow's bloom calendar maps it to your garden.

Does Taylor Juniper need full sun?

Taylor Juniper does best in full sun (6+ hours).

Is Taylor Juniper drought tolerant?

Yes — once established (usually after the first full season), Taylor Juniper handles dry spells with minimal watering. Water deeply its first year to build the root system that makes that possible.