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Juniperus virginiana 'Grey Owl'

Juniperus virginiana 'Grey Owl'

45L pot • Supplied approximately 170cm tall

Plant Highlights: Soft silver-blue evergreen foliage • Distinctive architectural form • Excellent year-round colour • Tolerant of dry conditions once established • Ideal as a specimen or structural planting

Overview

Juniperus virginiana 'Grey Owl' is a distinctive evergreen conifer valued for its soft, feathery silver-blue foliage and naturally graceful habit. Although the cultivar typically develops into a broad, spreading shrub, this specimen has been carefully grown to provide an upright architectural feature, offering immediate impact in the garden while retaining the attractive blue-grey colouring throughout the year.

Its fine-textured foliage contrasts beautifully with darker evergreens and flowering shrubs, making it a versatile choice for contemporary, gravel and Mediterranean-style planting schemes. Once established, it is notably tolerant of dry conditions and requires very little maintenance.

Why We Love It

• Attractive silver-blue evergreen foliage all year round.
• Creates strong architectural structure in the garden.
• Low-maintenance once established.
• Excellent drought tolerance in well-drained soil.
• A versatile specimen for both modern and traditional gardens.

Plant Details

Growing Guide

Position

Plant in full sun for the best foliage colour and densest growth. It thrives in open, airy positions.

Watering

Water regularly during the first growing season while establishing. Once established, it is drought tolerant and generally only requires watering during prolonged dry periods.

Soil

Grow in well-drained soil. This juniper performs well in a wide range of soils but dislikes prolonged waterlogging, particularly during winter.

Hardiness and Winter Care

Fully hardy throughout Ireland and requires no winter protection once established.

Routine Care

Very little pruning is required. Remove dead, damaged or misplaced branches as needed and avoid cutting back into old wood that carries no green growth.

Perfect For

• Architectural planting.
• Gravel gardens.
• Contemporary landscapes.
• Large mixed borders.
• Evergreen structure.
• Specimen planting.

Good to Know

The supplied height of 170cm refers to the plant at the time of sale. Although 'Grey Owl' naturally develops into a broad, spreading plant over time, occasional light shaping can help maintain a tidy outline while preserving its attractive natural character.

Product Information

• Botanical name: Juniperus virginiana 'Grey Owl'
• Supplied in a 45L nursery pot.
• Supplied approximately 170cm tall.