Juniperus communis 'Miniature'

Also Known As

Miniature Dwarf Common Juniper

Plant type

shrub, conifer

size

H: 36"
W: 18"

planting zones

3a-9b

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Juniperus communis 'Miniature' plant details

Juniperus communis 'Miniature' is an evergreen conifer shrub with blue and green foliage. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. 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 'Miniature'

Plant type: conifer shrub
Plant family: cupressaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 18 IN wide, 36 IN tall
Uses: border plant, compact, container plant, dwarf, miniature, rock garden, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Juniperus communis 'Miniature'

USDA Zones: 3a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Blue-green foliage similar to J. c. 'Compressa', though its form is more "plump". Field reports indicate it has better tolerance to wind, cold, and reflected sun.

By: Bloom River Gardens

A perfect anchor point for the miniature garden. More durable, adaptable and dense than the popular 'Compressa', this improved selection sports the same compact, blue-green foliage and upright habit. It differs, though, in its broader pyramidal shape and its better tolerance to wind, cold and reflected sun. Vertical accent that is well suited for containers. Great color! Upright cone shape. Growth rate is 2" to 4" per year. Cold hardy zones 2 - 6, or hardy to -40 °F. Heat hardy zones 6 - 1. Full sun. Prefers well-drained soil. Great in pots or in ground. Comes in a 4” pot. An outdoor plant.

By: Two Green Thumbs Miniature Garden Center

An improvement over the standby form 'Compressa', this is slightly broader but is still a slow growing vertical spire which might reach 3' in 20 years. It has a better blue green foliage and better tolerance to wind and full sun than that old 'Compressa'. Hard to find a small scale vertical accent but here it is.

By: Far Reaches Farm

Juniperus communis 'Miniature' - More durable, adaptable and dense than the popular 'Compressa', this improved selection sports the same compact, bluish-green foliage and upright habit. It differs, though, in its broader pyramidal shape and its better tolerance to wind, cold and reflected sun. Try this reliable, vertical accent that is well suited for containers and a range of styles, from elegant to casual.