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    Juniperus deppeanna 'McFetters'

    Also Known As

    • McFetters Alligator Juniper

    Plant type

    tree, conifer

    size

    • H: 15'-20'
    • W: 7'

    planting zones

    • 6a-9b

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    Juniperus deppeanna 'McFetters' plant details

    Juniperus deppeanna 'McFetters' is an evergreen conifer tree with blue foliage. Grows well with sun and high - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in alkaline and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Juniperus deppeanna 'McFetters'

    Plant type: conifer tree
    Plant family: cupressaceae
    Foliage: evergreen blue
    Mature size: 7 FT wide, 15 FT - 20 FT - tall
    Uses: container plant, pyramidal

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Juniperus deppeanna 'McFetters'

    USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: high - low
    Resistant to: heat and verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: alkaline and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    JC Raulston once told me that this was the bluest plant he knew. That was enough for me. Turns out, it's one of the toughest, too! Dry, wet, sun, heat.....all no problem.

    By: Specialty Ornamentals

    Gardening facts about Juniperus deppeanna 'McFetters' plant

    How to Grow Juniperus deppeanna 'McFetters'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • high - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • alkaline
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • blue

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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    Juniperus communis 'Compressa'

    aka Common Juniper

    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub, Conifer

    Zones

    2a-8b

    Size

    Height: 2'-6'

    Width: 1'-2'

    • sun
    • drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Juniperus communis 'Compressa' form by Dancing Oaks Nursery
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    Juniperus horizontalis 'Pancake'

    aka Creeping Juniper, Dwarf Creeping Juniper, Horizontal Juniper

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Conifer, Groundcover

    Zones

    4a-8b

    Size

    Height: 2"-4"

    Width: 18"-24"

    • sun
    • low - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Juniperus horizontalis 'Pancake' foliage by Far Reaches Farm
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    Juniperus communis var. depressa

    aka Ground Juniper

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Conifer

    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 3'-4'

    Width: 8'-10'

    • sun
    • drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Juniperus communis var. depressa foliage, form by Stan Shebs
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    Juniperus osteosperma

    aka Utah Juniper

    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub, Conifer

    Zones

    3a-9b

    Size

    Height: 15'-30'

    Width: 12'-30'

    • sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    Photo of Juniperus osteosperma foliage by Stan Shebs
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    Juniperus conferta 'Sunsplash'

    aka Sunsplash Shore Juniper

    Plant Type

    Conifer, Groundcover

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 8"

    Width: 5'

    • sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Juniperus conferta 'Sunsplash' foliage by Karl Gercens III
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