Grey Guardian Juniper

Grey Guardian Juniper is a soft-textured, upright evergreen with silvery-gray foliage that adds cool contrast and structure to the landscape year-round.
Plant Type
Perennial
Light Requirement
Full sun
Max Height
15 feet
Max Spread
6 feet

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Juniperus virginiana ‘Grey Guardian’ is a striking, narrow evergreen known for its fine-textured, silvery-gray needles and strong vertical form. Reaching 10 to 15 feet tall and 4 to 6 feet wide, it’s ideal for privacy screens, windbreaks, or as a vertical accent in garden beds. Grey Guardian is exceptionally drought tolerant, low-maintenance, and thrives in full sun and well-drained soils. Its cool-toned foliage pairs beautifully with warm-colored plants and adds year-round elegance to both formal and naturalistic designs.

This section shows how the plant will fit into your yard and into your life.

Seasonal Interest:

Year-round silvery-gray foliage

Landscape Uses:

Privacy screens, windbreaks, vertical accents, foundation plantings

Allergy Considerations:

Low

Kid/Pet Safety:

Non-toxic

Mess Factor:

Low — minimal needle or cone drop

Maintenance Level:

Low — maintains natural shape with little pruning

This section covers practical care information for homeowners.

Water Needs:

Low — very drought tolerant once established

Soil Tolerance:

Adaptable; prefers well-drained soils

Drought Tolerance:

High

Deer Resistance:

High — rarely browsed

Pest/Disease Resistance:

High — generally pest- and disease-free

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