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Juniperus communis compressa

Compressa Juniper

An upright, blue-green, slow-growing, cone-shaped plant which keeps its narrow form. A dwarf plant suitable for the rock garden.

  • »  Very tight, cigar-shaped, slow-growing upright
  • »  Open-scale texture on mature growth and closed on juvenile foliage
  • »  Light green needles with light blue bars on the upper surfaces
  • »  Use as vertical impact in small gardens
  • »  Reputedly only grows 60cm in 10 years

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  • Category:Evergreens
  • Hardiness Zone:4
  • Height:90-100 cm
  • Spread:25-30 cm
Exposure
• Full Sun
Soil Moisture
• Average to Dry Soils
• Well-drained
Growth Rate
• Slow
Attributes
• Drought Tolerant
• Evergreen
• Heat Tolerant
• Low Maintenance
• Xeriscape
Habit
• Columnar
• Compact
• Dwarf
• Upright
Foliage Color
• Gray
• Green
Landscape uses
• Rock garden
• Specimen
Planting instructions
• Container Plants
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Juniperus communis compressa

This specimen needs almost no pruning and tolerates a variety of soils and conditions. It is an extremely narrow cultivar making it useful for planting in a tight area.