Juniperus rigida conferta
Shore Juniper
Description
A prostrate, trailing juniper with bright green, soft scaled foliage. This juniper can reach a size of 1' high and 6' wide. It grows well along the coast as well as inland when given plenty of water. It is an excellent ground cover variety.
Plant Type
Conifer, Ground cover, Perennial
Height Range
1-3'
Flower Color
n/a
Flower Season
n/a
Leaf Color
Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium, Extra in Summer
Growth Rate
Moderate, Slow
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam, Rocky
Soil Condition
Average, Rich, Well-drained, Dry
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Japanese, Mediterranean, Ranch, Seascape, Spanish
Accenting Features
Unusual Foliage
Seasonal Interest
Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Lawn, Parking Strip, Patio, Park, Walkways, With Rocks
Special Uses
Cascade, Erosion Control, Lawn Substitute
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs. If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.