Juniperus conferta | Shore Juniper | Shrub
Juniperus conferta belongs to the plant family CUPRESSACE and Genus Juniperus This Shrub prefers Dry soil a pH of 7 . All plants need light to allow the photosynthesis process of converting carbon dioxide to growth sugars to take place. Some plants need more sun-light than others. For this plant those sunlight conditions are well described as … Various
We are often asked about plants for humming bird attraction. Unfortunately Juniperus conferta does not attract these beautiful hummingbird, sunbird or nectar feeding varieties of garden birds
Impressive Autumn foliage display is not shown by Juniperus conferta so look for an alternative plant for pleasing Fall leaf properties
Juniperus conferta shore juniper is not known as a butterfly attracting plant
Juniperus conferta | Shore Juniper is an evergreen specimen which means it keeps it leaves throughout the year.
Almost all plants grown in gardens need to be fed using fertilzer in order to see them at their best. For this plant the suggested fertilizer program would be based upon … Typical mix of: 3 parts Nitrogen (N), 2 parts Phosphorous (P) and 3 parts Potassium (K for Latin name Kalium).
One of the common garden uses for this plant is in areas with seaside conditions. Juniperus conferta can survive the coldest of winter climates with annual temperatures as low as -50 Fahrenheit. Shore juniper needs summer days with high heat. The best soil for this plant has a texture that is light. It prefers dry soils. This species can survive short periods of drought. This plant tolerates windy and salty seaside conditions.
Juniperus conferta will under good growing conditions survive and prosper between 5 and20 years.
Juniperus conferta is a woody perennial. Shore juniper is evergreen. Leaves: This plant has scaly leaves.
This specimen plant will normally never grow higher than 1' feet will have an overall spread somewhere between ... not specified on this plants page
Seaside conditions is a best suggested use for this plant
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