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Hillspire Juniper

Juniperus virginiana 'Hillspire' (Cupressifolia)

Category: Evergreen Tree • Juniper

Hillspire Juniper is a columnar evergreen ideal for narrow spaces and low-maintenance gardens.

Mature Height: 10-15 ft
Mature Width: 3-5 ft
Light: Sun
Zone: Zones 3-9
Maintenance: Low
Growth Rate: Moderate
Season of Interest: Multi-season
Foliage: Evergreen
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Josh Graber

Owner and Landscape Designer · Kansas State University · 25+ Years Experience

B.S. in Horticulture and Landscape Design – Kansas State University

25+ years of industry experience

Description

Hillspire Juniper is a narrow, upright evergreen shrub known for its striking blue-green foliage and conical shape. It is ideal for vertical accents in landscapes and is drought-tolerant once established.

Ideal Conditions

Thrives in full sun and well-drained soil. Tolerates drought once established.

Soil Preferences

Prefers sandy to loamy soil with good drainage and a pH range of 6.0 to 8.0.

Sun Needs

Sun

Landscape Guidance

Landscape Use

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Special Features

Columnar growth habitevergreen foliage

Wildlife Value

Attracts birds and provides habitat.

Resistance / Tolerance

Drought tolerant.

Notes from Our Designer

Great for narrow spaces and adds vertical interest. Suitable for low-maintenance landscapes.

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