Care

Planting & Growing
Easily grown in sandy soils on the dry side; adaptable to a wide range of well-drained soils. Water deeply, regularly during first growing season to establish an extensive root system; reduce frequency once established. Apply fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. Prune topiary forms regularly to maintain shape and size.

Deer Resistant Yes
Evergreen or Deciduous Evergreen
Family Name Juniper
Bloom Time Conifer; prized for foliage.
Foliage Color Blue, Green
Genus Name Juniperus
Growth Rate Medium
Hardiness Zone 4
Landscape Uses Border, Coastal Exposure, Container, Erosion Control, Green Roof, Groundcover, Hillside, Massing, Rock, Specimen, Topiary
Light Needs Partial Shade, Full Sun
Mature Height 1 foot
Mature Width 6 feet
Prune Time Late Winter Pruning
Water Needs Dry to Average
Waterwise 0