Shore Juniper
Juniperus Conferta
Overview
The Shore Juniper, Juniperus conferta, is a robust, sprawling evergreen conifer ideal for ground cover. It thrives in full sun, tolerates salt spray, and prefers well-drained soils. Its dense, blue-green needles spread up to 6 feet wide and stand approximately 1 foot tall, making it an excellent choice for erosion control or rock gardens. Hardy in USDA zones 6 through 9, the Shore Juniper offers low maintenance year-round appeal.
Sun Full, HalfWater Extra in Summer, Low, Medium, Very LowZones 5–9Type Conifer, Ground cover, Perennial
Culture
- Sun
- Full, Half
- Water
- Extra in Summer, Low, Medium, Very Low
- USDA zones
- 5–9
Shape & size
Classification
- Type
- Conifer, Ground cover, Perennial
- Family
- Cupressaceae
See full data, regional cultivation notes, and design tools. Build a client presentation around this plant.
Start your 14-day trialPhotos (52)
Related plants
Ground cover
Andorra Juniper
Juniperus Horizontalis 'Plumosa'
FullUSDA 5–10
Shrub
Angelica Blue Pfitzer Juniper
Juniperus Chinensis 'Angelica Blue'
FullUSDA 5–10
Conifer
Anna's Magic Ball® Arborvitae
Thuja occidentalis
FullUSDA 4–9
Conifer
Arborvitae
Thuja Occidentalis
FullUSDA 4–9
Conifer
Arcadia Juniper
Juniperus Sabina 'Arcadia'
FullUSDA 3–10
Tree
Arizona Cypress
Cupressus Arizonica
FullUSDA 5–11