
Common Name: Juniper Pencil Point
Juniperus communis ‘Pencil Point’ — commonly called Pencil Point juniper — is a narrow evergreen shrub valued for its very tight, columnar habit and dense blue-green needle foliage. Its slender, upright form creates a strong vertical accent while taking up minimal space, making it especially useful in smaller landscapes and formal plantings. Type: Evergreen shrub Mature Size: Width: 1–2 ft Height: 5–10 ft USDA Zones: 2a–7b Form: Very narrow upright, columnar Light: Full sun Soil: Well-drained soil; thrives in sandy, rocky, and poor soils Water: Low; highly drought tolerant once established Wildlife: Provides shelter for birds; cones may attract birds; deer resistant Features & Landscape Uses: Excellent for vertical accents, foundation corners, formal plantings, and tight spaces where a narrow evergreen is needed. Care: Plant in full sun with excellent drainage. Avoid wet soils. Minimal pruning is needed; trim lightly only if shaping is desired.
| Plant Type: | Evergreen Shrub |
| Width: | 1-2' |
| Height: | 5-10' |
| Fragrant: | No |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Zone: | 2 - 7 |
| Deer Resistant: | Yes |
| Salt Tolerant: | Yes |
| Drought Tolerant: | Yes |
| Exposure: | Full Sun |
| Bark Type: | Exfoliating, Rough |
| Landscape/Use: | Specimen, Mass Planting, Accent Plant, Corner Accent |
| Soil Type | Sandy, Well Drained, Average |
| Leaf Color: | SeaGreen |