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Compressa Juniper

Scientific name: Juniperus communis 'Compressa'
Taxonomy
Family:Cupressaceae
Type:Dwarf conifers
Native:NO
Plant Requirements
Zone:2 to 9
Sun:Full sun
Moisture:Medium
Plant Characteristics
Height:6 ft
Width:1 ft
Additional Characteristics
Trees


Fruit

Leaves


Bark
Wildlife value

Poisonous
Description Resembling a tapered candle with silver green foliage, this plant is known in the trade as Pencil Point Juniper for its dense erect cone-shaped form. It's also known as Sentinel juniper.

  Morphology:
Compressa Common Juniper is a true dwarf confer in that it only grows 1” per year and does not exceed 6’ at maturity. At full size this plant stays under 1’ in width. It features beautiful blue-green foliage, with awl-shaped needles. Upon close examination the needles will have a conspicuous silvery band above with green margins.

  Adaptation:
This plant is easy to grow in a wide range of cultural conditions. It can be used as a specimen plant or grouped together for a windbreak or screen. It could also be grown in a container as it stays small.

  Pests:
None reported.
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