- Type:
- Needled evergreen
- USDA hardiness zones:
- 3-6
ëCompressa is a dwarf, upright, narrow, cone-shaped form of common juniper. It is a very slow growing evergreen shrub (1-2î per year) which typically reaches only 2-3 tall after 10 years. Awl-shaped dark blue-green foliage. Male and female flowers are on separate plants (dioecious). Female fruits (berry-like cones) of the species are used to flavor gin.
- Full sun
- Medium
- Low
Easily grown in average, medium, well-drained soils in full sun. Wide range of soil tolerance including poor soils.
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