Plants > Conifers

dwarf juniper

Juniperus communis var. saxatilis

Low Maintenance

Genus: Juniperus
Family: Cupressaceae

About this plant

A slow-growing, spreading conifer forming a mat of densely-packed stems bearing upturned or upcurved small, dark green, needle-like leaves up to 1.5cm long

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Hardiness

H7

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

pH

Acid

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Well Drained

Aspect

South FacingNorth FacingWest FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in any well-drained soil, in full sun or light, dappled shade

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings

Pests

May be susceptible to aphids, juniper scale and caterpillars

Diseases

May be susceptible to pestalotiopsis on conifers, phytophthora and a canker

Garden Uses

Uses

Hedging ScreensWall Side Borders

Planting Places

GreenhousePond Margins

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Habit

Trailing

Time to Full Height

Twenty To Fifty Years