Botanical Name: Common Names:
Juniperus conferta Syn Juniperus rigida conferta, Shore Juniper, Japanese Shore Juniper, Conifer,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Groundcovers, Shrubs, Conifers Dense, Prostrate, Spreading
Description:
A dense, ground hugging conifer with a prostrate habit. Soft, needle-like aromatic blue-green foliage forms a dense mat and acts as weed suppressent. Grows approx 30cm tall and can can slowly spread to 3m wide. This tought plant gives a soft, feathery appearance and is useful for windy, exposed sites.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
15-30cm 2-4m
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun, Semi Shade Any, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Balcony / Roof, Borders / Shrubbery, Coastal Garden, Courtyard, Erosion Control, Foliage Feature / Colour, Formal Garden, Fragrant Garden, Groundcover, Lawn Alternatives, Low Water Garden, Mass Planting, Rockery, Verge, Container / Pot, Under Trees
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
Annual slow release fertiliser, Keep moist during dry periods, Mulch well
Family Name: Origin:
Cupressaceae Asia
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green, Grey
Flower Colour: Insignificant
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: N/A
Fruit: Yes
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Slow
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: Low
Drought: High
Frost: High
Wind: High
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