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Juniperus communis 'Tortuga'-Compact Evergreen Shrub-Ideal for Rock Gardens 2 Gallon

Juniperus communis 'Tortuga'-Compact Evergreen Shrub-Ideal for Rock Gardens 2 Gallon

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Juniperus communis 'Tortuga'

Description

Juniperus communis 'Tortuga' is a compact, evergreen shrub known for its dense, spreading habit and vibrant green foliage. This hardy plant is ideal for rock gardens, borders, and as a ground cover, providing year-round interest with its textured foliage.

Suggested Uses

Perfect for rock gardens, borders, and as a ground cover. Its dense foliage makes it suitable for erosion control on slopes and banks.

Plant Details

  • Botanical Name Botanical Name: Juniperus communis 'Tortuga'
  • Common Name Common Name: None
  • Size & Growth Size & Growth: Typically 1-2 feet tall and 4-6 feet wide
  • Hardiness Zones Hardiness Zones: 2-6
  • Foliage Type Foliage Type: Evergreen
  • Bloom Time Bloom Time: Non-flowering
  • Growth Rate Growth Rate: Slow
  • Light Requirements Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
  • Attracts Pollinators Attracts Pollinators: No
  • Indoor Friendly Indoor Friendly: No
  • Container Friendly Container Friendly: Yes
  • Deer Resistant Deer Resistant: Yes
  • Pet Warning Pet Warning: Non-toxic
  • Fragrant Fragrant: No
  • Cut Flower Cut Flower: No
  • Grows Well With Grows Well With: Other low-growing shrubs and perennials

Care Tips

  • Planting Instructions Planting Instructions: Plant in well-drained soil with good air circulation
  • Soil Moisture Soil Moisture: Allow soil to dry between waterings
  • Soil Type Soil Type: Prefers sandy or rocky soil
  • Humidity Humidity: Tolerates low humidity
  • Pruning Instructions Pruning Instructions: Prune to shape in early spring if necessary
  • Winter Care Winter Care: Mulch to protect roots in colder climates
  • Planting Depth Planting Depth: Plant at the same depth as the nursery container
  • Fertilization Fertilization: Fertilize in early spring with a balanced fertilizer
  • Special Care Special Care: Avoid overwatering to prevent root rot
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