Plant Type

Conifer, Shrub

 

Height Range

3-6', 6-12'

 

Flower Color

n/a

 

Flower Season

n/a

 

Leaf Color

Dark Green

 

Bark Color

Brown, Grey

 

Fruit Color

Blue, Brown

 

Fruit Season

Intermittent, Persistent

Sun

Full, Half

 

Water

Very Low, Low, Medium, Extra in Summer

 

Growth Rate

Fast

 

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

 

Soil Condition

Average, Rich, Poor, Well-drained, Moist

 

Soil pH

Acid, Neutral, Basic

 

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

English Cottage, Formal, Japanese, Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish, Woodland

 

Accenting Features

Fragrance, Silhouette

 

Seasonal Interest

n/a

 

Location Uses

Background, Shrub Border, Foundation, Park, Raised Planter, Walkways, With Rocks

 

Special Uses

Hedge, Mass Planting

 

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

The foliage of this juniper is a deep mint green and overall growth is somewhat vase-shaped with upward, arching branches, growing 4 to 6 feet high and 6 to 8 feet wide. The foliage will turn a darker green in the colder winter months. Similar in form to the classic 'Pfitzer' juniper, but of a much more reasonable scale.

Makes an attractive accent, hedge, or screen. Does not require shearing to maintain its shape. Slow to medium growth. Prefers full sun and moderate to low moisture. Will grow in nearly any soil type, as long as it is well-drained, including sandy, gravelly, and clay soils. Tolerates heat, including reflective heat. Drought tolerant once established; requires only periodic watering.