Botanical profile

Juniperus virginiana 'Taylor'

Latin name
Juniperus virginiana 'Taylor'
Common name
Virginia juniper 'Taylor'
Type
Coniferous
Family
Cupressaceae

Juniperus virginiana 'Taylor', known as Taylor Juniper, is an evergreen conifer remarkable for its extremely narrow and columnar habit. This selection forms a slender, almost vertical silhouette, making it an excellent choice for confined spaces, alignments, or narrow plant screens. Its dense, bluish-green foliage, composed of fine scales, covers the branches very tightly, creating an elegant texture that remains ornamental all year round. Very hardy and resistant, this juniper tolerates poor, dry, or calcareous soils, as well as urban and windy conditions. Its naturally compact shape requires little pruning, making it an ideal structural plant for modern gardens, foundation plantings, or narrow hedges.

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone
Zone 3
Exposure
Sun
Watering
Moderate watering
Fertilization
Slow-release fertilizer in spring. Fertilize monthly or as directed on the bag. Not recommended – use Bionik rooter or bone meal.
Soil type
Neutral to slightly acidic, dry to well-drained
Minimum temperature
'-40°C
Plant appearance

Blooming, foliage and shape

Blooming period
Not significant
Fruiting
Small, waxy, bluish-grey berries relished by birds
Foliage color
Blue-green
Foliage type
Persistent
Shape
Columnar
Garden structure

Size and growth

Height
6 to 8 m (20 to 26 feet)
Width
1 m (3 feet)
Growth rate
fast
Not recommended for pets
Not recommended for pets

Pets

Deer
Less attractive or generally tolerated by deer

Deer

The availability of our plants varies depending on arrivals, seasons, nursery production and supplier availability. Some varieties may be offered for a limited time only, depending on their natural cycle or current stock. These plant profiles are designed to guide and inspire you when choosing plants for the garden, landscaping projects, containers or long-lasting outdoor arrangements.