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Tim Wood
Grand Haven, MI, USA

TORTUGA®

Juniper

Juniperus communis

'SMNJCB'

PP#32,393; CBRAF

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  • Evergreen
  • Ground cover
  • Deer resistant
Description

Tortuga® juniper is an even tougher than average selection of our native Juniperus communis that naturally grows as a neat, low mound of fluffy, jade green foliage. The perfect plant for even the most difficult locations, such as underneath a silver maple. It is tolerant of deer, drought, dry soil, air pollution, poor fertility, mountain goats, polar vortexes, black walnut toxicity, sand, rocks, ground hogs, limestone, and road salt; perhaps more. 

USDA Zone
2 - 7 (-50°F/-45.5°C)
Exposure
Full sun, Part sun
Height
2'
Width
3 - 4'
Finish Time
1 season
Type
Evergreen
Bloom Time
Non-blooming
Flower Color
Foliage Color
Green
Liner Sizes

Soil

Well-drained soil is imperative.

Pruning

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

Uses

Groundcover; mass plantings.

Growing Tips

Does not tolerate hot, humid climates.

  • Tag: Tortuga™ Juniperus tag
  • Spec Sheet: Tortuga™ Juniper spec sheet
  • Grower Sheet: Tortuga™ Juniper Grower Sheet
  • Benchcard: Tortuga™ Juniperus Benchcard
  • Plant of the Week: Plant of the Week May 21, 2020

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

    Filters: Botanical genus: Juniperus, Common name: Juniper, Retail program: Proven Winners® ColorChoice®, USDA Zone 2, USDA Zone 3, USDA Zone 4, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, Exposure: Full sun, Exposure: Part sun, Green foliage

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

    Filters: Botanical genus: Juniperus, Common name: Juniper, Retail program: Proven Winners® ColorChoice®, USDA Zone 2, USDA Zone 3, USDA Zone 4, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, Exposure: Full sun, Exposure: Part sun, Green foliage