Juniper Diseases and Their Control in the Landscape

Ornamental Disease Note No. 15
R. K. Jones, Plant Pathologist (retired)
D. M. Benson, Plant Pathologist

[Phytophthora Root Rot] [Nematodes] [Twig Blight/Dieback] [Other Problems] [Other Links]

Junipers have been widely grown in North Carolina for many years. Recently, numerous new juniper cultivars have been introduced, particularly the low growing types. Junipers are well adapted to most areas of North Carolina, but several diseases can be damaging.

Published by North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service
Distributed in furtherance of the Acts of Congress of May 8 and June 30, 1914. Employment and program opportunities are offered to all people regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. North Carolina State University at Raleigh, North Carolina A&T State University, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and local governments cooperating.
Reformatted Feb. 2001 by Plant Disease and Insect Clinic