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‘Compressa’

Juniper

Juniperus communis

'Compressa '

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  • Evergreen
  • Colorful foliage
  • Space-saving habit
Description

Juniperus 'Compressa' is an upright, cone-shaped plant with blue-green evergreen foliage. This slow growing plant has dense, vertical branching and maintains a very narrow form.

USDA Zone
2 - 6 (-50°F/-45°C)
Exposure
Full sun
Height
4 - 5'
Width
1 - 1.5'
Finish Time
2 seasons
Type
Evergreen
Flower Color
Foliage Color
Blue

Soil

Well-drained soil is imperative; can tolerate dry conditions and poor soils.

Pruning

Pruning should not be required on this very slow-growing cultivar, except to remove the occasional errant shoot.

Uses

Specimen plant; mixed borders; rock gardens

Growing Tips

Does not tolerate hot, humid climates.

Features: Evergreen, Drought tolerant, Deer resistant, Winter interest, Foliage interest, Alkaline soil, Salt tolerant

Filters: Botanical genus: Juniperus, Common name: Juniper, Retail program: Local Roots®, USDA Zone 2, USDA Zone 3, USDA Zone 4, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, Exposure: Full sun, Blue foliage

Features: Evergreen, Drought tolerant, Deer resistant, Winter interest, Foliage interest, Alkaline soil, Salt tolerant

Filters: Botanical genus: Juniperus, Common name: Juniper, Retail program: Local Roots®, USDA Zone 2, USDA Zone 3, USDA Zone 4, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, Exposure: Full sun, Blue foliage