Juniperus communis 'Compressa' (Common Juniper)
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. Equally ideal for providing year-round structure in seasonal containers
- Winner of the prestigious Award of Garden Merit of the Royal Horticultural Society for its noteworthy qualities
- Grows up to 2-3 ft. tall (60-90 cm) and 1-2 ft. wide (30-60 cm).
- A full sun lover, this plant is easily grown in average, medium moisture, well-drained soils. Tolerates a wide range of soils including poor soils. Drought tolerant once established.
- Perfect as a specimen plant, for foundation plantings, rock gardens, or containers.
- Low maintenance, no pruning required.
- Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings
- Native to the Northern Hemisphere.
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Requirements
| 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 | Juniperus - Junipers |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Early,Mid,Late) Summer (Early,Mid,Late) Fall Winter |
| Height | 2' – 3' (60cm – 90cm) |
| Spread | 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm) |
| Spacing | 24" (60cm) |
| Water Needs | Low, Average |
| Maintenance | Low |
| 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 | Deer, Drought, Dry Soil, Rocky Soil |
| Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Patio and Containers |
| Garden Styles | Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage, Traditional Garden |
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While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.
Requirements
| 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 | Juniperus - Junipers |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Early,Mid,Late) Summer (Early,Mid,Late) Fall Winter |
| Height | 2' – 3' (60cm – 90cm) |
| Spread | 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm) |
| Spacing | 24" (60cm) |
| Water Needs | Low, Average |
| Maintenance | Low |
| 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 | Deer, Drought, Dry Soil, Rocky Soil |
| Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Patio and Containers |
| Garden Styles | Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage, Traditional Garden |
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