Common Juniper 'Compressa', Juniper 'Compressa', Pencil Point Juniper
Juniperus communis ‘Compressa’ (Common Juniper) is a dwarf, upright, cone-shaped, evergreen shrub forming a splendid exclamation point in the landscape. Quite prickly to the touch, the foliage of tightly packed, blue-green needles takes on copper-bronze shades in winter. Slow-growing, this columnar Juniper makes a wonderful specimen plant and is an excellent addition to the mixed border. It is equally ideal for providing year-round structure in seasonal containers.
Juniperus belongs to the Cupressaceae family, which includes popular evergreen trees such as Juniperus virginiana (Eastern Red Cedar), Thuja occidentalis (Northern White Cedar), Cupressus sempervirens (Italian Cypress), Sequoia sempervirens (Coast Redwood), and Cupressus arizonica (Arizona Cypress).
| Hardiness |
2 - 6 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
1 - 6 |
| Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, A1, A2, A3 |
| Plant Type | Conifers, Shrubs |
| Plant Family | Cupressaceae |
| Genus | Juniperus |
| Common names | Juniper, Common Juniper |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Early, Mid, Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall, Winter |
| Height | 2' - 6' (60cm - 180cm) |
| Spread | 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spacing | 24" (60cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Low, Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Plant of Merit, Showy, Evergreen |
| Tolerance | Drought, Deer, Dry Soil, Rocky Soil |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers |
| Garden Styles | Traditional Garden, Informal and Cottage, Gravel and Rock Garden |
| Hardiness |
2 - 6 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
1 - 6 |
| Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, A1, A2, A3 |
| Plant Type | Conifers, Shrubs |
| Plant Family | Cupressaceae |
| Genus | Juniperus |
| Common names | Juniper, Common Juniper |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Early, Mid, Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall, Winter |
| Height | 2' - 6' (60cm - 180cm) |
| Spread | 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spacing | 24" (60cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Low, Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Plant of Merit, Showy, Evergreen |
| Tolerance | Drought, Deer, Dry Soil, Rocky Soil |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers |
| Garden Styles | Traditional Garden, Informal and Cottage, Gravel and Rock Garden |
How many Juniperus communis ‘Compressa’ (Common Juniper) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Juniperus communis ‘Compressa’ (Common Juniper) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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