Juniperus communis ‘Pencil Point’
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Juniperus communis Sentinel is a narrow evergreen conifer with dense blue-green foliage and an upright, flame-shaped outline.
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Description
Juniperus communis Sentinel is a slow-growing evergreen conifer valued for its dense blue-green foliage and exceptionally narrow, flame-shaped outline. At maturity it typically reaches about 3-5 feet tall and 2-3 feet wide, bringing vertical structure to gardens where space is limited.
Plant it in full sun or partial shade in moist but well-drained or well-drained soil. It accepts chalk, clay, loam, or sand and acid, alkaline, or neutral conditions. Once established, it tolerates dry conditions. Its compact column suits rock gardens, mixed borders, courtyards, and narrow evergreen screens.
Propagate with semi-hardwood cuttings in early fall. Watch for aphids, scale insects, conifer red spider mites, caterpillars, phytophthora root disease, canker, and honey fungus. The foliage may irritate skin, so wear gloves when handling.
Additional information
| Height | 100 cm – 150 cm |
|---|---|
| Spread | 50 cm – 100 cm |
| Synonyms | Juniperus communis 'Pencil Point', Juniperus communis 'Sentinel', Juniperus communis Pencil Point |
| Family | Cupressaceae |
| Propagation | Take semi-hardwood cuttings in early fall. |
| Pests | May be affected by aphids, scale insects, conifer red spider mites, and caterpillars. |
| Diseases | May be affected by phytophthora root disease, canker, and honey fungus. |
| Hazardous information | Foliage may irritate skin; wear gloves when handling. |
| Hazardous | yes |
| Variegated | unknown |
| Watering instructions | Keep soil well drained; established plants tolerate dry conditions. |
| Sunlight instructions | Grow in full sun or partial shade with east, south, or west light. |
| Aspect | East, South, West |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Habit | Columnar upright |
| Moisture | Moist but Well Drained, Well Drained Soil |
| Ph | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Position | Full sun, Partial shade |
| Shape | Column |
| Suggest planting location | Urban and courtyard gardens, Flowering borders, Hedges and screening plants, Cottage and informal gardens, Rock and alpine gardens |
| Type | Conifer |
| Use for | Architectural, Screen, Low maintenance |
| Years to max height | 5 |
| Drought resistance | yes |
| Cultivation | |
| Soil | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Local names | Sentinel Common Juniper, Säulen-Wacholder 'Sentinel' |
| Blomidon Item No | MO23083093, JUNCOPP0003G |
| Usps | |
| Common Name | Pencil Point Juniper |