Botanical profile

Juniperus communis 'Pencil Point'

Latin name
Juniperus communis 'Pencil Point'
Common name
Common juniper 'Pencil Point'
Type
Ornamental columnar conifer
Family
Cupressaceae

Juniperus communis 'Pencil Point' is a common juniper with an extremely narrow columnar habit, known for its slender and perfectly vertical silhouette. This variety is distinguished by its slow and regular growth, forming a dense and compact column ideal for rock gardens, alpine gardens, linear plantings, or vertical accents in small spaces. Its evergreen foliage, ranging from bluish-green to grayish-green, consists of fine, slightly prickly needles and maintains a neat appearance all year round, even in winter. Its naturally tight habit requires little to no pruning to maintain its slender shape. Very hardy, tolerant of poor and well-drained soils, as well as windy conditions, 'Pencil Point' is particularly suited for Nordic gardens seeking verticality, simplicity, and durable structure.

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone
Zone 2
Exposure
Sun
Watering
Weak
Fertilization
Low, rarely needed
Soil type
Well-drained, sandy or rocky
Minimum temperature
-40°C
Plant appearance

Blooming, foliage and shape

Blooming period
Spring
Flower color
Not specified
Fruiting
Small decorative black-blue berries
Foliage color
Bluish-green to grey-green
Foliage type
Persistent
Shape
Very narrow and upright columnar conifer
Garden structure

Size and growth

Height
1.5–2 m (5–6.5 ft)
Width
0.5 m (1.6 ft)
Growth rate
Moderate
Pet friendly
Safe for pets

Pets

Deer
Less attractive or generally tolerated by deer

Deer

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