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Red Cedar 'Grey Owl'

Juniperus virginiana 'Grey Owl'

Illustration of Red Cedar 'Grey Owl'

Red Cedar 'Grey Owl' is a shrub for structure, suited to full sun and loam or sandy soil, flowering varies by climate.

TypeShrub
Mature height90 cm
Spread180 cm
Aspectfull sun
FoliageEvergreen
HardinessUSDA 3a-9b
Pollinator-friendlyNo
Pet-safeNot confirmed

Where to use it in a border

At around 90 cm, it sits best toward the back of a border, or on its own as a focal point with room around it. Give it about 180 cm of room to spread. It is hardy across USDA zones 3a to 9b, so check it suits your area before planting.

It appears in our lists of full sun, sandy soil, evergreen plants.

Border Builder uses Red Cedar 'Grey Owl''s height, spread, soil, bloom months and companions to place it in a full border plan for your own conditions, on iPhone and iPad.

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Flowering through the year

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Worth knowing

Good companions

Plants that share its conditions and style, chosen to complement its place in the border:

Garden styles

Coastal Foundation planting Native Xeriscape (low-water)