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Juniperus virginiana 'Grey Owl'
Choose Grey Owl Juniper if you need a wide, low evergreen for a sunny, dry bank or large bed. Its main tradeoff is space: it spreads, so it is not the shrub for tight foundation corners.
Buy This If
You want low evergreen coverage.
Your site is sunny and dry.
You need deer-resistant planting.
Skip This If
You need a tall screen.
The soil stays wet.
You want showy flowers.
PGNE Report Card
Category
Grade
Why
Landscape Impact
B+
The silver-blue foliage gives steady color and works best when repeated across a larger bed.
Growth Rate
B
It fills in at a useful pace, but it is not an instant groundcover.
Maintenance
A-
Once established, it needs little pruning if planted where its spread is welcome.
Deer Resistance
A-
Deer usually pass this by, since the foliage deters browsing, though no plant is completely immune where pressure is severe.
Small Space Fit
C
Its spreading habit can crowd walks, steps, and tight foundation plantings.
Screening Value
D
It covers ground well but does not provide useful height for privacy.
Our Experience
At PGNE, we'd typically use Grey Owl where a bed needs evergreen coverage more than height. Give it room from walks and siding, and pair it with upright plants if you need structure behind it.
Plant Facts
Mature Height
2.5 ft
Mature Width
5 ft
Hardiness Zones
2a-9b
Spacing
5 ft
Sun
Full Sun
Moisture
Dry to average
Growth Habit
Low, spreading, groundcover
Customers Usually Ask
Will it stay blue?
Yes, the foliage stays silver-blue, with some seasonal dulling in cold weather.
Can I shear it into a hedge?
Not the best use; it looks and performs better with light shaping only.
Is it good for erosion control?
Yes, it is a practical choice for sunny slopes once established.
Privacy & Screening: Many varieties grow dense and full, making them ideal for natural hedges and property boundaries.
Seasonal Color & Texture: From evergreen foliage to flowering varieties, shrubs provide visual interest in every season.
Shrubs Grown to Perform in New England
At Pro Growers of New England, our shrubs are grown and maintained locally to perform in true New England conditions. From flowering varieties to evergreen foundation plants, each shrub is properly spaced, pruned, and cared for to develop strong root systems and balanced structure before it ever reaches your landscape.
Unlike large online sellers that ship plants long distances, we invite you to visit our nursery, walk the rows, and inspect the exact shrubs available. You can see the size, health, and fullness in person — ensuring there are no surprises upon delivery.
They're very "leggy" right now but that's not unexpected in the fall. Otherwise, they look healthy, and we're looking forward to seeing them next year.
Showed up on time and planted it perfectly. I indicated a light we had to illuminate it and they placed it for optimal lighting. Worked fast and left a clean worksite. First rate!
Installation Service
Jon Kenyon
Really great website, communication and installation. Very happy customer and would recommend them.
Fairview Juniper
Anonymous
They delivered three trees: a big linden, a big poplar and a little spice bush with install on the big trees. The install guys were great and professional and fast. All the trees looked good with minimal damage.
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Joseph Sico
I went up there today from Quincy MA to pick up two Blue Wichita Junipers and they were absolutely beautiful. Thank you, Chris and everybody from Pro Growers of New England!
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Aileen Maconi
The plants are beautiful and all 13 were consistent in height and width. And at a fraction of the cost of other garden centers. Having the team that delivered them do the planting was one of the best values I can think of. They did a great job from start to finish and even helped me with my watering system which they didn’t have to do!