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Juniperus conferta Emerald Sea

Emerald Sea Shore Juniper

The prostrate form displays trailing branches covered in prickly, needle-like foliage of emerald-green.

  • »  Mat-like, dense spreader
  • »  Open-scaled texture on mature growth and closed on juvenile foliage
  • »  Emerald-green needles with light blue bars on the upper surfaces
  • »  Use as a ground cover or for mass plantings
  • »  High salt tolerance

3gal
$51.75
  • Category:Evergreens
  • Hardiness Zone:5
  • Height:20-25 cm
  • Spread:175-200 cm
Exposure
• Full Sun
Soil Moisture
• Average to Dry Soils
• Well-drained
Growth Rate
• Medium
Attributes
• Drought Tolerant
• Evergreen
• Heat Tolerant
• Salt Tolerant
• Low Maintenance
Habit
• Compact
• Prostrate
• Spreading
• Trailing
Foliage Color
• Green
Landscape uses
• Ground cover
Planting instructions
• Container Plants
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Juniperus conferta 'Emerald Sea'

Once established, junipers require little water. They will also tolerate a wide variety of soil conditions and require corrective pruning once a year. Spreading junipers present a low maintenance option to prevent erosion on hillsides.