Juniperus communis 'Compressa'

Common juniper

Junipers are coniferous plants which vary in size and shape from tall columnar trees, 40m tall, to low spreading shrubs. They have needle or scale-like leaves. 'Compressa' forms a dwarf compact column. One of the best of small conifers, with prickly, tightly packed grey-green leaves and neat upright growth. Perfect for a sunny open spot in a rock or gravel garden, it looks good in a container too.

plant Features

Full sun to partial shade
Occasional watering
Full Frost Hardy: 5F (-15°C)
Moist and free draining

plant information

Common name

Common juniper

Latin name

Juniperus communis 'Compressa'

type

Tree

family

Cupressaceae

ph

6.0 - 7.5 Acid - Neutral

Light

Full sun to partial shade
Frost

Full Frost Hardy: 5F (-15°C)

Soil

Moist and free draining
Water

Occasional watering

Plant & bloom calendar

Best time to plant

full grown dimensions

The size of a fully grown Common juniper is 0.50meters x 1.00meters

0.50 M 1.00 M

Juniperus communis 'Compressa'

Planting young plants

From Late Autumn TO Early Winter

Conifers can be planted throughout the year, but it is best to plant them in the late autumn or winter, as long as the ground is not frozen or waterlogged. Most conifers are frost proof to an extent and hardy, so they will be able to establish well throughout cooler weather. They should be planted in full sun or partial shade, and are tolerant of most soil types, but will benefit from having compost or manure tilled into the soil prior to planting. Conifers also need decent draining, so do not plant them in very heavy clay soil or else you will risk drowning the plant. A hole no less than 1m across and 25cm deep should be dug when planting your conifer. Add organic material such as compost or manure to the hole, and fill it in carefully so that you don’t damage the roots.

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