Juniperus virginiana 'Glauca Compacta'

Also Known As

Compact Blue Red Cedar
Eastern Red Cedar
Pencil Cedar
Red Cedar

Plant type

tree, conifer

size

H: 10'
W: 5'

planting zones

6a-9b

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Juniperus virginiana 'Glauca Compacta' plant details

Juniperus virginiana 'Glauca Compacta' is an evergreen conifer tree with blue foliage. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in alkaline, lean and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Juniperus virginiana 'Glauca Compacta'

Plant type: conifer tree
Plant family: cupressaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue
Mature size: 5 FT wide, 10 FT tall
Uses: container plant, screen, winter interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Juniperus virginiana 'Glauca Compacta'

USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - shade
Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: alkaline, lean and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

What's so great about a red cedar? You can't kill it! And what's so great about this one? Stunning blue, a compact form, great for containers or for screen, and you can't kill it!