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    Juniperus communis 'Kalebab'

    Also Known As

    • Kalebab Juniper

    Plant type

    tree, shrub, conifer

    size

    • H: 8'
    • W: 6'

    planting zones

    • 2a-8b

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    Juniperus communis 'Kalebab' plant details

    Juniperus communis 'Kalebab' is an evergreen conifer shrub or tree with green foliage. and black and green fruit. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in alkaline and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Juniperus communis 'Kalebab'

    Plant type: conifer shrub or tree
    Plant family: cupressaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 6 FT wide, 8 FT tall
    Uses: columnar, fall color, narrow form, winter interest, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Juniperus communis 'Kalebab'

    USDA Zones: 2a - 8b
    Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
    Resistant to: verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: alkaline and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Summer yellow green changes to orange yellow in winter. Prune early summer for denseness. Hardy to zone 4

    By: Lael's Moon Garden

    Gardening facts about Juniperus communis 'Kalebab' plant

    How to Grow Juniperus communis 'Kalebab'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - bright shade

    • Water Needs

      • drought tolerant

    • Water Needs

      • dry in summer

    • Soil Needs

      • alkaline
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Fruit

      • green
      • black

    • 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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