Juniperus horizontalis 'Plumosa Compacta'
Overall Description
Low
growing juniper with a mature height of 1 to 1 1/2 feet. Spread of 3-4
feet. Foliage is bright green spring through fall, with a purplish to
bronze tinge in cold weather. Flat, low spreading growth in a circular
form. Tolerates poor, dry soil, city conditions and wind. A good plant
for banks, ground cover or island plantings. Also works great as a
lower growing foreground planting to accent larger foundation
plantings.
Plant Facts & Specifications
Mature Height: 1-2 ft
Mature Width: 3-4 ft
Growth rate: Moderate ( 4"-5" avg per yr )
Hardiness Zones: 4-9 ( if unsure of your zone, please use zone finder below )
Sun Exposure: Full sun to light shade - grows slower in shady areas
Soil Preference: Will adapt to virtually any soil that has adequate drainage - does not like wet, swampy conditions.
Foliage Color & Texture: Medium
green foliage has a much softer texture than most typical juniper varieties - not near as stiff & prickly as most others. Foliage retains good density throughout maturity, which provides good low growing groundcover for many applications. Will bronze / discolor slightly in very cold climates, taking on a slight bronze / purple color which dissipates with the onset of warmer weather.
Flower, Cone, Or Berry Facts: None to mention.
Diseases / Insects: Phomopsis can be a problem...especially if kept in very moist conditions for extended periods of time.
Fertilization / Feeding: Either
water soluble ( Miracle Gro, or equivalent ), or granular ( Holly Tone
is excellent ). Other granular types with 6-12-12, or 10-10-10 ratio is
acceptable. Best to fertilize in early spring, and again in mid fall -
avoid feeding during hot summer months, and directly after
transplanting.
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