Red Cedar Juniper, Eastern Red Cedar 'Grey Owl'

Bedford, TX smack dab between Dallas and Ft Worth.
I planted little quart size plants 3 years ago in full sun and they have survi...Read Moreved our Texas summers and the 5 degree disaster this last winter. I've transplanted them twice and they just keep going. Put 3 more in shade and they are thriving. All but one is on a drip system. The other is watered by overhead sprinklers and does not mind it. (Most junipers do not tolerate sprinklers)
The bluish grey color compliments other plants of red, purple, blue, pink and white. It will grow large, so give it space. However, they can be pruned. Naturally grows in a weeping manner with bluish grey berries in the spring and summer. Unlike many other junipers, it is soft to touch. Just love them.

This species grows more wide than tall, is very hardy, and has attractive foliage. The plant tolerates pruning well, which is sometimes n...Read Moreeeded to keep its expanding branches in check.The plant is drought tolerant, and thrives in sunny or partially sunny locations.

One who has both male and female plants will get the small bluish berry-like cones that ripen late in the year. In case anyone wondered out of curiosity, the flavor of these is very similar to those traditionally used for distilling gin (Juniperus communis), but are less piquant and have a slight citrus note.

Spreading. Fast growing with arching branches.

Blue-gray whipcord-like foliage. Attractive bluish fruit. Juniper fruits a...Read Morere not berries but actually small cones whose scales have become flashy and fused.

Well suited for sunny locations. Tolerates relatively poor soil, salt exposure, and performs well in windy sites.

Drought tolerant once established and adaptable to coastal conditions. together.

This is a great plant with a beautiful color. The information provided here Though is not accurate for 'Grey Owl'. It appears someone h...Read Moreas simply filled out the info for the species. Grey Owl will not grow into a 40' tree. And unless you are a fan of solitary shrubs growing in the middle of your lawn, I would suggest planting them 4-6 feet apart (or closer for hedging), not 15'