Juniperus Communis Banff

Juniper Banff

Juniperus communis ‘Banff’ — commonly called Banff juniper — is a low-growing evergreen shrub valued for its dense, spreading habit and soft blue-green to silvery foliage. Its tight branching forms a compact, ground-hugging mound that provides year-round color and fine texture, making it especially useful in rock gardens and smaller landscape spaces.

Type: Evergreen shrub

Mature Size:
Width: 3–5 ft
Height: 1–2 ft

USDA Zones: 2a–6b

Form: Low, spreading, mounded

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 rock gardens, borders, slopes, and groundcover plantings. Its compact habit makes it suitable for smaller spaces while still providing durable evergreen coverage.

Care: Plant in full sun with excellent drainage. Avoid heavy, wet soils. Minimal pruning is needed; trim lightly only if shaping is desired.

Plant type

Evergreen Shrub

Height

1-2'

Width

3-5'

Hardiness zones

2–6

Sunlight

Full Sun

Leaf color

Green

Fall color

Green

Soil

Average, Dry Area, Sandy, Well Drained

Landscape use

Foundation, Mass Planting

Shape

Low Spreading, Mounded

Bark

Exfoliating

Fragrant

Yes

Deer resistant

Yes

Salt tolerant

Yes

Drought tolerant

Yes