Juniper com Effusa #3
Juniper com Effusa #3
Effusa Common Juniper
Dwarf evergreen groundcover shrub, multi-season interest
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Wide-spreading, low ground cover with rich green color and silvery highlights. Small needles grow on the flexible, reddish-brown stems, which show off soft, cinnamon brown tips when new, and mature to bright green. An excellent dwarf carpeting conifer that prefers sun but is adaptable to partial shade situations.
Botanical Name- Juniperus communis Effusa
Pronunciation- joo-NIP-er-us kom-YOO-nis
Foliage- Evergreen
Mature Width- 6 ft
Mature Height- 2 ft
Sun Exposure- Full sun to part shade
Soil Preferences- Average, well-drained
Current Size- #3
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Companion Plants- Allium Millenium (low, spreading vs round purple blooms)
Fauna Attracted- Berry-like cones eaten by cedar waxwings, thrushes; shelter for beneficial insects
Plant Habit- Shrub
- Care Rating- Easy
Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin - C28-29
Yearly Care Instructions- Remove dead or crowded branches anytime; prefers well-drained soil and minimal fertilizing.
Trimming Instructions- Prune in late winter or early spring to shape. Avoid cutting into old wood.
Fertilization Instructions- Use a conifer-type, slow-release fertilizer (e.g., 4-8-8) in spring; low to moderate feeding need. Good drainage in clay is essential to prevent root rot.
Fertilizer Recommendation- Evergreen-tone
Possible Issues- Cedar-apple rust, scale insects
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