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Common Columnar Juniper

Juniperus Communis 'Compressa'

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Overview

The Juniperus communis 'Compressa' is a dwarf evergreen conifer with a distinct columnar form, reaching up to 5 feet in height and 1 foot in width at maturity. Its dense, blue-green needles add year-round interest. This slow-growing juniper thrives in USDA zones 2-6, requires full sun, and well-drained soil. Ideal for narrow spaces in landscape designs, it provides vertical accents without the need for regular pruning.

Sun Full, Half, ShadeWater LowZones 4–10Type ShrubClimate Temperate
Common Columnar Juniper (Juniperus Communis 'Compressa') — evergreen conifer of exquisite form that provides vertical accentuation in landscape designs
Common Columnar Juniper (Juniperus Communis 'Compressa') — exhibiting drought tolerance once established; commonly known as the Common Columnar JuniperCommon Columnar Juniper (Juniperus Communis 'Compressa') — The 'Compressa' is resistant to many diseases and pests; providing year-round interest and structureCommon Columnar Juniper (Juniperus Communis 'Compressa') — adding a sensory dimension to the garden.<br><br>Adapted to USDA Hardiness Zones 2, image 34Common Columnar Juniper (Juniperus Communis 'Compressa') — which typically reaches a mature height of 5 to 6 feet and maintains a slender width ofCommon Columnar Juniper (Juniperus Communis 'Compressa') — underscoring its low-maintenance nature; exhibiting drought tolerance once establishedCommon Columnar Juniper (Juniperus Communis 'Compressa') — Ideal for narrow spaces in landscape designs; which typically reaches a mature height of 5 to 6 feet+31

Culture

Sun
Full, Half, Shade
Water
Low
USDA zones
4–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Shrub
Family
Cupressaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Common Columnar Juniper (Juniperus Communis 'Compressa') — evergreen conifer of exquisite form that provides vertical accentuation in landscape designs
Common Columnar Juniper (Juniperus Communis 'Compressa') — exhibiting drought tolerance once established; commonly known as the Common Columnar Juniper
Common Columnar Juniper (Juniperus Communis 'Compressa') — The 'Compressa' is resistant to many diseases and pests; providing year-round interest and structure
Common Columnar Juniper (Juniperus Communis 'Compressa') — adding a sensory dimension to the garden.<br><br>Adapted to USDA Hardiness Zones 2, image 34
Common Columnar Juniper (Juniperus Communis 'Compressa') — which typically reaches a mature height of 5 to 6 feet and maintains a slender width of
Common Columnar Juniper (Juniperus Communis 'Compressa') — underscoring its low-maintenance nature; exhibiting drought tolerance once established
Common Columnar Juniper (Juniperus Communis 'Compressa') — Ideal for narrow spaces in landscape designs; which typically reaches a mature height of 5 to 6 feet
Common Columnar Juniper (Juniperus Communis 'Compressa') — This slow-growing juniper thrives in USDA zones 2-6, requires full sun, and well-drained soil; its
Common Columnar Juniper (Juniperus Communis 'Compressa') — underscoring its low-maintenance nature
Common Columnar Juniper (Juniperus Communis 'Compressa') — This dwarf cultivar distinguishes itself with its narrow
Common Columnar Juniper (Juniperus Communis 'Compressa') — adding a sensory dimension to the garden.<br><br>Adapted to USDA Hardiness Zones 2 through 6
Common Columnar Juniper (Juniperus Communis 'Compressa') — reaching up to 5 feet in height and 1 foot in width at maturity
Common Columnar Juniper (Juniperus Communis 'Compressa') — Ideal for narrow spaces in landscape designs
Common Columnar Juniper (Juniperus Communis 'Compressa') — The 'Compressa' is resistant to many diseases and pests
Common Columnar Juniper (Juniperus Communis 'Compressa') — Its dense, blue-green needles add year-round interest; its slow growth rate and columnar form mean
Common Columnar Juniper (Juniperus Communis 'Compressa') — aesthetic appeal and is pleasantly aromatic when crushed; evergreen conifer of exquisite form that
Common Columnar Juniper (Juniperus Communis 'Compressa') — it provides vertical accents without the need for regular pruning; or even in container plantings
Common Columnar Juniper (Juniperus Communis 'Compressa') — commonly known as the Common Columnar Juniper
Common Columnar Juniper (Juniperus Communis 'Compressa') — It prefers well-drained soil; shrub for full or half or shade
Common Columnar Juniper (Juniperus Communis 'Compressa') — consider its unique shape and texture to complement both traditional and contemporary landscapes
Common Columnar Juniper (Juniperus Communis 'Compressa') — aesthetic appeal and is pleasantly aromatic when crushed
Common Columnar Juniper (Juniperus Communis 'Compressa') — Its slow growth rate and columnar form mean it rarely requires pruning, ensuring ease of upkeep for
Common Columnar Juniper (Juniperus Communis 'Compressa') — The Juniperus communis 'Compressa' is a dwarf evergreen conifer with a distinct columnar form; this
Common Columnar Juniper (Juniperus Communis 'Compressa') — exhibiting drought tolerance once established
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