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Juniperus conferta

Also Known As

Shore Juniper

Plant type

shrub, conifer, groundcover

size

H: 12"-18"
W: 6'-10'

planting zones

3a-8b

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Juniperus conferta plant details

Juniperus conferta is an evergreen groundcover conifer shrub with blue foliage. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, lean and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something for erosion control and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Juniperus conferta

Plant type: groundcover conifer shrub
Plant family: cupressaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue
Mature size: 6 FT - 10 FT - wide, 12 IN - 18 IN - tall
Uses: edging plant, rock garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Juniperus conferta

USDA Zones: 3a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: erosion and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, lean and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Shore juniper is a dense, ground hugging conifer with aromatic gray green or blue green needlelike leaves about a half inch long and borne in fascicles of three. The needles are soft but sharp-tipped. Shore juniper gets only about 12-18 in tall, but can cover an area 10 ft.