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Juniperus communis var. Depressa

Depressa Juniper (Canadian Juniper)

An evergreen which is grown for its awl-like, gray-green to blue-green needles with sharp points. Relatively low-growing, it is extremely adaptable to poor soils and dry locations.

  • »  Low spreading habit with upwardly ascending branch tips
  • »  Gray-green to blue-green, awl-like needles
  • »  Foliage turns a brownish colour in the winter
  • »  Great as a ground cover in natural landscapes

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  • Category:Evergreens
  • Hardiness Zone:4
  • Height:80-125 cm
  • Spread:100-150 cm
Exposure
• Full Sun
Soil Moisture
• Moist to Wet Soils
• Moist to Average
• Average to Dry Soils
• Well-drained
Growth Rate
• Slow
Attributes
• Drought Tolerant
• Evergreen
• Heat Tolerant
• Salt Tolerant
• Low Maintenance
• Xeriscape
Habit
• Spreading
• Trailing
Foliage Color
• Blue
• Gray
• Green
Landscape uses
• Ground cover
• Naturalizing
• Woodland/woods edge
Planting instructions
• Container Plants
Additional Information about Juniperus communis var. 'Depressa'

Native to Ontario and other parts of North America.

Growing & Maintenance Tips for Juniperus communis var. 'Depressa'

'Depressa' is very adaptable to both dry and moist growing conditions, however, it will not tolerate any standing water. It is considered to be drought-tolerant, making it ideal for a low-water garden or xeriscaping.