{"product_id":"juniper-old-field","title":"Juniper, Old Field","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOld Field Juniper (\u003cem\u003eJuniperus communis\u003c\/em\u003e var. \u003cem\u003edepressa\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOld field juniper brings low, spreading evergreen structure to sunny ground where drainage is good. Its prickly gray-green needles and trailing branches suit rocky slopes and naturalistic borders, with useful cover close to the ground throughout winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Characteristics\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlue cones that feed birds\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe berry-like structures on female plants are fleshy cones, not true berries. American robins, black-capped chickadees and cedar waxwings eat common juniper cones, helping disperse the seeds. Male and female plants are separate, so cone production requires a female plant and nearby pollen.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA durable layer for dry sites\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEstablished plants tolerate drought and poor, rocky or sandy ground. The broad habit can help hold soil over time while offering shelter for birds and small mammals. Allow room for its spread instead of treating it as a narrow upright juniper.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTraditional flavoring uses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProperly identified common juniper cones have a long culinary history as a seasoning and gin flavoring. Not every juniper is interchangeable, and this listing does not guarantee a female, cone-bearing plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Native North American variety of common juniper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spreading evergreen shrub\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSun:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-drained, medium-dry to dry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 3–6 feet tall and 8–12 feet wide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e No true flowers; produces pollen cones and seed cones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Zones 2–6\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eBest suited to cooler conditions. Persistent heat, humidity and wet soil can be more limiting than winter cold. Deer resistance is useful, but browsing is still possible.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Farm Connection","offers":[{"title":"3 Gallon \/ 2-3'","offer_id":45884653207811,"sku":"STE-0513","price":31.45,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0675\/1128\/8067\/files\/Juniper-Old-Field-Plant-For-Sale.jpg?v=1793190101","url":"https:\/\/tfcnursery.com\/products\/juniper-old-field","provider":"The Farm Connection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}