Juniper is considered adaptable, but under the wrong location conditions the plant withers. When choosing a location, you should focus on the natural habitats. This will ensure he althy and strong growth.
Which location is best for juniper?
The ideal location for junipers is a sunny spot with well-drained, sandy and moderately acidic soil. Open landscapes such as heaths, rough pastures, rocky and sandy meadows or sparse oak and pine forests are typical natural habitats for junipers.
Natural habitat
Juniper inhabits open landscapes with sandy and moderately acidic soils. It likes dry conditions and is hungry for light. Many juniper bushes wither when there is a lack of light. If you find a juniper in the forest that no longer looks vital, the location indicates previous grazing. Grazing animals have eaten other plants and left only the stinging juniper bushes standing.
Juniper grows here:
- on heaths and poor pastures
- on rock and sand fields
- in sparse oak and pine forests
Location in the garden
Plant the shrub as a solitary plant or in a group in sunny places. It is important to have well-drained soil, whereby juniper can also cope with substrates that are subject to change in moisture.
