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SCIENTIFIC NAME
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COMMON NAME
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Juniperus conferta
Parl.
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Shore Juniper
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PLANT FAMILY
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SIZE GROUP
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PLANT TYPE
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Cupressaceae
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2
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evergreen groundcover
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GROWTH HABIT, RATE:
Low spreading groundcover, slow growth rate.
ADAPTABILITY:
Does best in sandy, well-drained soils, full sun for best growth.
FUNCTIONS:
Evergreen groundcover, excellent for shore plantings.
PROBLEMS AND MAINTENANCE:
Occasional spider mite infestations, does not tolerate wet sites or poorly drained
soils.
NATIVE RANGE:
Japan
USEFUL RANGE (USDA Zones):
Zones 5-9
SUBSPECIES, VARIETIES, CULTIVARS:
'Blue Pacific'-prostrate form, blue green color. 'Emerald Sea'-soft green foliage,
yellow green in winter, hardier cultivar.
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