Botanical Name: Juniperus conferta
Common Name: Shore juniper Type of Plant: conifer: shrub Character evergreen Habit of Growth: Overall Shape prostrate, trailing habit, soft needled, spreading unevenly with softly curving branches; overall plant has a blue-green color Height 1'- 1-1/2' Spread 6-8' Growth Rate moderate Environment: Exposure outdoors full sun to partial shade Soil prefers sandy loam, any well-draining soil Hardiness hardy (all zones) Morphology: Leaves needle-like, 3 1/2" long, whorled, single white line above leaves - branches bright green, soft textured Flowers tiny, inconspicuous, light green Fruit none Propagation: semi-hardwood cuttings - fall Usage: groundcover, on banks cascading over walls, around stones, good in coastal areas, tolerates salt spray; excellent for small scale landscape areas Landscape Care: Watering little after established; will tolerate regular watering without problem Fertilizing organic fertilizer in fall Pruning thin out for air circulation and for size control Pests/Diseases juniper blight if too crowded Special Conditions/Other Origin: Canada Family: Cupressaceae Notes: |
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