Botanical Name: Juniperus chinensis ‘Alba’
Common Name: Variegated prostrata juniper
Type of Plant: conifer: shrub
Character evergreen
 
Habit of Growth:
Overall Shape flattened sprawling juniper with fairly coarse, heavy branches - dense with patches of creamy white throughout
Height 1' - 2'
Spread 4' - 5'
Growth Rate slow
 
Environment:
Exposure outdoors full sun to partial shade
Soil prefers a well-drained soil
Hardiness hardy (all zones)
 
Morphology:
Leaves tiny overlapping scales, forming dense feathery branchlets, patches of creamy white throughout branches
Flowers none
Fruit none
 
Propagation:
semi-hardwood or hardwood cuttings
 
Usage:
groundcover or filler in temperate or forest landscapes – works well with other conifers, cotoneasters, rock gardens, oriental landscapes
 
Landscape Care:
Watering fairly drought tolerant when established
Fertilizing organic or slow-release in fall
Pruning none - head back carefully to hide pruning cuts, if needed
Pests/Diseases spider mites, twig borers
Special Conditions/Other variegated areas burn in hot sun
 
Origin: East Asia
Family: Cupressaceae

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