Juniperus communis Compressa

Common Name:
Columnar Common Juniper

Description:
Juniperus communis 'Compressa' is a compact, slow-growing, columnar conifer with dense, silvery-blue to green needle-like foliage. Its tight, upright growth habit makes it a perfect choice for small gardens, rockeries, and container planting. This evergreen shrub thrives in well-drained soil and prefers full sun but can tolerate part shade. Highly resistant to drought and poor soils once established, 'Compressa' is ideal for formal landscapes, topiary, and architectural plantings. Its year-round colour and elegant form make it a valuable structural element in any garden.

Form:

• Shrub - Small

Mature Size:

• Height: 0.5 – 1 metre
• Width: 0.3 – 0.5 metres

Aspect:

• Full Sun
• Part Shade

Flowering:

• Does not flower

Flower Colour:

• Does not flower

Key Attributes:

• Suitable for Pots
• Disease Resistant
• Drought Tolerant (once established)
• Suitable for Topiary
• Evergreen

Toxicity:

• Non-toxic to humans and pets

Companion Plants:

• Japanese Maple (Acer palmatum)
• Heuchera (Heuchera spp.)
• Boxwood (Buxus spp.)
• Ornamental Grasses (Various species)
• Lavender (Lavandula spp.)