Juniperus Virginiana Pendula
Juniper 'Pendula'
Juniperus virginiana ‘Pendula’ — a distinctive evergreen tree with a graceful, irregular weeping form, valued for its arching, drooping branches and fine-textured green foliage. The loose, cascading habit creates a naturalistic, sculptural look, making it a unique focal point in the landscape. Female plants may produce blue berry-like cones that add seasonal interest and support wildlife.
Type: Evergreen tree
Mature Size: Width: 15–25 ft | Height: 20–30 ft
USDA Zones: 3a–9b
Form: Irregular, weeping
Light: Full sun
Soil / Water: Adaptable to most soils; prefers well-drained conditions; drought tolerant once established
Wildlife: Birds (berries), deer resistant
Features & Landscape Uses:
Graceful weeping habit creates a unique specimen 🌿
Fine-textured foliage adds movement and softness
Excellent focal point for naturalized landscapes
Tough and adaptable to poor soils
Care:
Plant in full sun with well-drained soil. Minimal pruning is recommended—only to remove stray or damaged branches. Water during establishment, then very low maintenance.
- Plant type
- Evergreen Tree
- Height
- 20-30'
- Width
- 15-25'
- Hardiness zones
- 3–9
- Sunlight
- Full Sun
- Growth rate
- Fast
- Leaf color
- Green
- Fall color
- Green
- Fruit color
- White
- Soil
- Average, Highly Adaptable, Sandy, Well Drained
- Landscape use
- Accent Plant, Corner Accent, Specimen
- Shape
- Spreading
- Deer resistant
- Yes
- Salt tolerant
- Yes
- Drought tolerant
- Yes