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The Growth Rate of a Juniper Tree
The Growth Rate of a Juniper Tree. Juniper trees retain leaves year-round. This helps add aesthetic appeal to your yard, even during colder months. However, a juniper seedling is spindly and unimpressive, so it's important to consider juniper growth rate before planting.
Juniper trees retain leaves year-round. This helps add aesthetic appeal to your yard, even during colder months. However, a juniper seedling is spindly and unimpressive, so it's important to consider juniper growth rate before planting.
Significance
Not only do seedlings lack color, a young juniper tree is unable to produce berries. These purple and black berries attract colorful birds and other wildlife. To enjoy this benefit of the juniper tree, the tree must grow to maturity.
Time Frame
Juniper trees take up to three years to produce full, lush leaves and berries. A common juniper will grow at a rate of about 4 to 8 inches per year. A Spartan juniper is much larger and grows at a rate of 10 to 18 inches per year.
Size
The Compressa juniper grows to a height of only about 32 inches, according to the American Horticultural Society. A Spartan juniper grows up to 15 feet tall.
