Nick's Compact Juniper is a dwarf coniferous shrub with a wide spreading ground hugging habit. The arching sprays of blue-green flat needle-like foliage changes to silver green in fall to winter. Best planted in full sun and well-drained soils. Drought Tolerant once established.
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Origins; |
East Asia and the Himalayas |
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Height: |
2' - 3' |
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Spread: |
5' - 10' |
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Spacing: |
8' |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
4 - 10 |
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Bloom Color: |
N/A |
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Junipers are generally susceptible to blights, especially in unusually wet weather. Rust and canker may occur, though it is not serious. Potential pests include aphids, bagworms, webworms, and scale.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Rock Gardens, Naturalized Areas, Hedges, Groundcover, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Rose, Ninebark, Catmint
IMAGE: Максим Улитин, Ostankinsky District, Moscow, Russia - panoramio (22), CC BY 3.0
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