Compact Plumosa Juniper
Juniperus horizontalis 'Plumosa Compacta'
Valued for its low, spreading form and year-round color display. New growth matures gray-green in summer then becomes light purple during winter. Great selection for the front of a mixed border or covering large areas. Evergreen shrub.
| Key feature: | Groundcover |
| Plant types: | Groundcover, Conifer |
| Deciduous/evergreen: | Evergreen |
| Cold hardiness zones: | 3 - 9 |
| Light needs: | Full sun |
| Sunset climate zones: | 1 - 24, 28, 31 - 45 |
| Water Needs: | Once established, needs only occasional watering. |
| Average landscape size: | Rapid growth to 1 to 2 ft. tall and 4 to 8 ft. wide. |
| Growth rate: | Fast |
| Growth habit: | Spreading |
| Special feature: | Easy Care |
| Landscape uses: | Erosion Control, Green Roof, Seacoast Exposure |
| Blooms: | Does not flower |
| Foliage color: | Gray-green |
| Item no.: | 0863 |
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Care Information
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. As a groundcover, space plants 5 ft. apart, (closer for faster coverage). Control weeds with mulch until the plants cover the area.
Valued for its low, spreading form and year-round color display. New growth matures gray-green in summer then becomes light purple during winter. Great selection for the front of a mixed border or covering large areas. Evergreen shrub.
Care Information
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. As a groundcover, space plants 5 ft. apart, (closer for faster coverage). Control weeds with mulch until the plants cover the area.
| Key feature: | Groundcover |
| Plant types: | Groundcover, Conifer |
| Deciduous/evergreen: | Evergreen |
| Cold hardiness zones: | 3 - 9 |
| Light needs: | Full sun |
| Sunset climate zones: | 1 - 24, 28, 31 - 45 |
| Water Needs: | Once established, needs only occasional watering. |
| Average landscape size: | Rapid growth to 1 to 2 ft. tall and 4 to 8 ft. wide. |
| Growth rate: | Fast |
| Growth habit: | Spreading |
| Special feature: | Easy Care |
| Landscape uses: | Erosion Control, Green Roof, Seacoast Exposure |
| Blooms: | Does not flower |
| Foliage color: | Gray-green |
| Item no.: | 0863 |
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