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Juniperus horizontalis Plumosa Compacta

Compact Andorra Juniper

A compact, low, spreading evergreen with dark green foliage which takes on a bronzy-plum shade for the winter months.

  • »  Dense, spreading growth with semi-vertical outward branches
  • »  Soft, feathery foliage is dark green in the summer
  • »  Foliage turns bronze-purple in the winter
  • »  Suitable for mass plantings

3gal
$57.75
  • Category:Evergreens
  • Hardiness Zone:3
  • Height:40-50 cm
  • Spread:150-175 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
• Spreading
Foliage Color
• Green
• Purple
Landscape uses
• Ground cover
Planting instructions
• Container Plants
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Juniperus horizontalis 'Plumosa Compacta'

Once established, junipers require little water and tolerate a wide variety of soil conditions. The dense branching makes it ideal for erosion control on hillsides.