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Buy Juniperus communis 'Compressa'

Also Known As

Common Juniper

Plant type

tree, shrub, conifer

size

H: 2'-6'
W: 1'-2'

planting zones

2a-8b

24-30 inch - 2 gallon | $96

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Fewer than 1 at Bloom River Gardens

#1 Container | $37.99

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Fewer than 20 at Conifer Kingdom

4" Container | $19.99

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Juniperus communis 'Compressa' plant details

Juniperus communis 'Compressa' is a slow-growing evergreen conifer shrub or tree with blue and green foliage. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Juniperus communis 'Compressa'

Plant type: conifer shrub or tree
Plant family: cupressaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 2 FT - 6 FT - tall
Uses: columnar, dwarf, rock garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Juniperus communis 'Compressa'

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

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This extremely narrow, pointed columnar juniper is a popular landscape choice as it does not take up much space. Green, fine-textured foliage is mixed with silver and blue tones.

By: Conifer Kingdom

Beautiful 2' plants this year. This slow growing juniper has gray green needles and form a tight upright grower. In good soil will become 6'-8' in many years. Limited

By: Gossler Farms

Will reach 5-6 feet in time, but only a foot wide. Planted alone, paired or in groups provides the garden with narrow columns of silver-blue foliage.

By: Bloom River Gardens

This juniper is an extremely tight, upright conifer with beautiful blue-green foliage. It is commonly called "Sentinel" or "Pencil Point Juniper". It is perfect where a tiny vertical accent is desired in the landscape. A wonderful compliment to the rock garden. Growth Rate slow, 6' in 20 yrs.

By: Garden World

You see this one frequently in the outdoor garden railroad magazines. Its narrow upright column of blue-gray foliage is hardy, attractive and says "forest tree." Excellent small "wind break" mimicking shape and appearance of poplar. About 3 feet x 5 inches at 10 years. LiveScale©Choice-SmallDwarf. Shipping size: 12+ inches.

By: Mini Forest By Sky

Juniperus communis 'Compressa' - The best columnar plant for trough or rock gardens. Silver colored foliage on a tight, columnar arrow, growing so tight can not see through. Can thicken up by pruning. Not needed most of the time.

By: Kigi Nursery

MINIATURE. Replica of the Irish Juniper, it grows only 2" a year and reaches an ultimate height of 3-4'. Dense, tiny, green juvenile leaves on a perfect little column. Because of its slow growth, great for even the smallest rock garden and most effective when planted in groups of three or more. Always in demand!

By: Greer Gardens Inc.

Dwarf spindle shaped slow growing evergreen that adds an all season blue gray vertical exclamation point. 7' tall x 18" wide in 9 years in our garden.