Plant Details:
Plant Type: Shrub
Plant Family: Cupressaceae
Plant Description: Low-growing, spreading evergreen shrub. Coarse textured medium-green leaves are very narrow and pointed with white bands. Produces green berries that turn blue or black at maturity. This is a variety of one of the junipers native to Northern America including Utah. Requires very little water once established. Tolerates poor soils. Foliage has a different texture than other junipers giving it a unique look.
Maintenance:
Maintenance Type: Shrub - Evergreen
Plant Care: Shrub - Evergreen (woody multi-stemmed plants that keep their leaves and color during winter): Only minimal pruning is required and mostly to retain a desirable shape. Pruning should be done in early spring. Monitor for pests, diseases or other ailments on a regular basis.
Plant Attributes:
Mature Size: 2' tall x 6-8' wide
Utah Native: No
Plant Select: No
Pollinator Friendly: No
Localscapes: Infill Plant, Park Strip Plant
Foliage Interest: No
Foliage Colors: Green
Growing Conditions:
Hardiness Zone: 2 to 9
Light Requirement: Full Sun (6+ hrs sun)
Irrigation Requirement: Very Low (Water to Establish)
Salt Tolerant: Unknown
Deer Resistant: Unknown
Garden Location:
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Neighborhood Landscapes
- Waterwise Woodlands