Juniperus conferta
Shore Juniper
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Description:
Shore Juniper is a dense, ground-hugging conifer with aromatic, green or blue-green, needle-like leaves. It grows well in dry, sandy soils and is salt-tolerant. Shore Juniper is a good choice for seaside gardens, rock gardens, and slopes. It can also be used along walkways and as a cascading plant over a wall.
Plant Details:
Plant Type: Groundcover
New Jersey Native: No
Deer Resistance: None
Attracts Pollinators and Wildlife: Birds
Salt Tolerance: High
Hardiness Zone: 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b
Physiographic Region: Piedmont - P, Coastal Plain - CP
Grows in Special Ecoregions: Barrier Island/Coastal
Soil Characteristics
Soil Type: Loam, Organic, Sandy
Soil Moisture: Dry
Soil pH: Acidic, Slightly Acidic, Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Light Needs of Plant
Optimal Light: Full Sun
Light Range: Full Sun
Water Needs of Plant
Soil Moisture: Dry
Drought Tolerance: Medium
Size and Growth Rate
Height: 0.5 - 1.5 ft
Spread: 4 - 6 ft
Growth Rate: Medium