Care

Planting & Growing

Easy to grow in average soils; prefers well-drained, sandy soil; avoid overly wet conditions. Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish an extensive root system; reduce frequency once established. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer in spring. Rarely needs pruning except to shape as desired.

Deer Resistant Yes
Family Juniper
Bloom Time Conifer; prized for foliage.
Foliage Color Silver-blue
Genus Juniperus
Growth Rate Slow
Hardiness Zone 4
Landscape Uses Massing, Garden, Groundcover
Light Needs Full Sun
Mature Height 3 feet
Prune Time Late Winter Pruning
Water Needs Dry to Moist
Waterwise Waterwise