There are seven varieties recognized for Juniperus communis L. They are: J. communis var. communis, J. communis var. megistocarpa Fernald et H. St. John, J. communis var. depressa Pursh, J. communis var. charlottensis R. P. Adams, J. communis var. Jackii Rehdes, J. communis var. saxatilis Pall. and J. communis var. nipponica (Maxim.) E. H. Wilson (Adams 2011).
