Juniperus communis Little Spire

Common Name: Little Spire Common Juniper

Description:
The Little Spire Juniper (Juniperus communis 'Little Spire') is a compact, columnar evergreen conifer with striking blue-green foliage and a dense, upright growth habit. This slow-growing, dwarf cultivar is ideal for small gardens, rockeries, and container planting, where its tidy form adds structure and texture. Thriving in well-drained soil, it is highly drought-tolerant once established and performs well in full sun to part shade. Its needle-like foliage provides year-round interest, and it produces small, bluish berries that attract birds. Resistant to pests and diseases, this low-maintenance juniper is perfect for formal gardens, low hedging, or as an accent plant in mixed borders.

Form:

• Shrub - Small

Mature Size:

• Height: 1–1.5 m
• Width: 0.5–1 m

Aspect:

• Full Sun
• Part Shade

Flowering:

• Does not flower (produces cones instead)

Flower Colour:

• N/A (produces small, bluish cones that resemble berries)

Key Attributes:

• Suitable for Pots
• Suitable for Hedging
• Drought Tolerant Once Established
• Disease Resistant
• Frost Hardy
• Low Maintenance
• Bird Attracting

Toxicity:

• Not known to be toxic to humans or animals

Companion Plants:

• Other compact conifers such as Thuja, Cupressus, and Pinus species
• Hardy, drought-tolerant perennials like Lavandula (Lavender) and Santolina
• Ornamental grasses for contrasting texture, such as Festuca or Lomandra