Juniperus conferta

 

  Shore Juniper

  Family: Cupressaceae

  Origin: Native to Japan

Hardiness: Hardy to 0 degrees; Zones 7-8-9-10
Growth: Rapid growth rate
Form: Low ground cover 1 to 2 feet high with 10 foot spread
Leaves: Inch long, light green needle leaves
Fruit or Seeds: Half inch black berries
Exposure: Full sun to light shade
Water: Weekly inland; monthly at coast
Soil: Well drained; likes sandy soils
Fertilizer: Not needed
Prune: Thin and cut back side branches to keep low
Problems: Twig borers; root rot in wet soils

'Pacific Blue' has a light bluish cast and is heat tolerant. 'Emerald Green' has light green foliage. An excellent ground cover that does not look much like other junipers. Give it plenty of room to spread. Some dieback at center may occur in older plants.

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