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‘Silver Mist’

Juniper

Juniperus conferta

'Silver Mist'

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  • Evergreen
  • Durable
  • Groundcover
Description

More shade-tolerant than most other junipers, 'Silver Mist' has silvery blue-green new growth which ages to blue-green. Its low spreading habit is good for mass plantings.

USDA Zone
6 - 9 (-10°F/-23°C)
Exposure
Full sun, Part sun
Height
1 - 1.5'
Width
3 - 5'
Finish Time
1.5 seasons
Type
Evergreen
Flower Color
Foliage Color
Silver

Soil

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

Pruning

Pruning is not typically required as a matter of course; prune to shape or to control spread as needed.

Uses

Mass plantings, groundcover.

Growing Tips

Significantly less hardy than most junipers. True to its common name of shore juniper, it thrives in coastal conditions.

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

Filters: Botanical genus: Juniperus, Common name: Juniper, Retail program: Local Roots®, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, USDA Zone 9, Exposure: Full sun, Exposure: Part sun, Silver foliage

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

Filters: Botanical genus: Juniperus, Common name: Juniper, Retail program: Local Roots®, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, USDA Zone 9, Exposure: Full sun, Exposure: Part sun, Silver foliage