Species: Juniperus conferta

Shore Juniper

Found on Course Walks

Zone 6 & 7 Plants plus shrubs

Map of plant locations

(Plant location data may be incomplete)

In Collection(s):

None Listed

Cultivars

This species has a few common cultivars, more are likely to be selected in time.

'Blue Pacific', 'Boulevard', 'Emerald Green', 'Emerald Sea', 'Iron Age', 'Silver Mist', 'Sunsplash'

Ornamental Characteristics

Size: Groundcover

Height: 1-1/2' (6' - 9' spread)

Leaves: Evergreen

Shape: low, spreading; dense, bushy

Ornamental Other: evergreen groundcover or shrub; blue-green needles may turn yellow in winter; often used as groundcover on sand dunes; medium texture; use as groundcover, specimen

Environmental Characteristics

Light: Full sun

Hardy To Zone: 6a

Soil Ph: Can tolerate acid to alkaline soil (pH 5.0 to 8.0)

Salt Tolerance: Tolerates salt spray

Environmental Other: Requires excellent drainage.

Moisture Tolerance: Consistently moist, well-drained soil; Occasional periods of dry soil; Prolonged periods of dry soil
See graphic below

Insect Disease

No diseases listed

Bare Root Transplanting

Other

Native to sandy coastline in Japan

Moisture Tolerance Graphic

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Moisture Tolerance

Occasionally saturated or very wet soil

Consistently moist, well-drained soil

Occasional periods of dry soil

Prolonged periods of dry soil