Meet the Breeder
Tim Wood
Grand Haven, MI, USA
TORTUGA™
Juniper
Juniperus communis
'SMNJCB'
USPP 32,393; CBRAF
- Evergreen
- Ground cover
- Deer resistant
Tortuga™ juniper is a super-tough 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
Foliage Color Green
Liner Sizes 2 1/4", 4", Quick Turn
General Care
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.
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