Grey Owl Eastern Red Cedar

Grey Owl Eastern Red Cedar (Juniperus virginiana 'Grey Owl')Grey Owl Eastern Red Cedar, Juniperus virginiana 'Grey Owl', is a broad, low evergreen shrub valued for its soft, silvery gray foliage and wide spreading habit that gently flows across the landscape. Instead of growing tall, it stays relatively low and fans outward, creating a calm, horizontal presence that is easy to tuck under windows, along foundations, or in front of taller evergreens. The cool gray color stands out against green shrubs, brick, and stone, and small berry like cones on female plants add subtle seasonal interest and wildlife appeal in fall and winter.Distinctive FeaturesGrey Owl Eastern Red Cedar typically matures around 2 to 3 feet tall and 4 to 6 feet wide, sometimes wider with age, forming a broad, mounded outline that visually anchors plantings without blocking views. The foliage is a fine textured, silvery gray to blue gray, giving the shrub a soft, misty look from a distance while still reading as clean and tidy. Branches spread outward in layered fans that drape slightly at the tips, creating a relaxed, natural silhouette. Berry like cones on female plants provide food for birds and punctuate the gray foliage with touches of blue in season, adding to its four season appeal.Growing Conditions Light: Prefers full sun for best density, color, and berry production; light shade is tolerated but can lead to a looser habit and less intense gray foliage. Soil: Adapts to many well drained soils, including sandy, rocky, or slightly alkaline ground; avoid sites with standing water or heavy, waterlogged clay....