Variegated Japanese Juniper
Description
A showy evergreen groundcover that is low growing and mat forming; sea green foliage has highlights of powder blue, and stunning yellow variegation; excellent as an accent for rock gardens or borders and can be draped over walls
Landscape Attributes
Variegated Japanese Juniper is a dense multi-stemmed evergreen shrub with a ground-hugging habit of growth. It lends an extremely fine and delicate texture to the landscape composition which should be used to full effect.
Variegated Japanese Juniper is recommended for the following landscape applications;
Planting & Growing
Variegated Japanese Juniper will grow to be about 12 inches tall at maturity, with a spread of 6 feet. It tends to fill out right to the ground and therefore doesn't necessarily require facer plants in front. It grows at a slow rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 30 years.
This shrub should only be grown in full sunlight. It is very adaptable to both dry and moist growing conditions, but will not tolerate any standing water. It is considered to be drought-tolerant, and thus makes an ideal choice for a low-water garden or xeriscape application. It is not particular as to soil type or pH. It is highly tolerant of urban pollution and will even thrive in inner city environments. This is a selected variety of a species not originally from North America.