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JUNIPERUS communis 'Compressa'
Commonly known as Common juniper, Noah's ark juniper
Miniature pencil-shaped conifer ideal for rock gardens
Further Reading....
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EvergreenDark-green, sharply pointed foliage.
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Height80cm (32in)
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Spread45cm (18in)
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Conifer
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Dwarf shrubTypically only grows to a maximum of one or two feet in height but there will be some exceptions.Very slow growing, 2-3cm (¾-1¼in) per year.
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Very hardyHardy in the severest continental climates including exposed upland locations in the UK. Plant can withstand temperatures < -20 (-4°F)
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Full sun
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Partial shadeLight dappled shade.
JUNIPERUS communis 'Compressa'
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Additional FeaturesGood to knowForm of the native juniper.Pests & Diseasesaphids, scale insects, webber moth caterpillars, twig blight, honey fungus.Place of originNorthern hemisphere.
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Garden Location/ConditionsRockery (inc alpine)Suitable for small gardens
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HardinessFully hardy
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Leaf shapeLinear
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Seasonal InterestAutumnSpringSummerWinter
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Soil ConditionsMedium to light, fertile, well drained soilIncluding chalky or sandy soils
Juniperus - Growing Guide
80cm (32in)
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45cm (18in) |

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Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
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Afterplant - Tomatoes
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Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
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Rootgrow Ericoid mycorrhizal fungi
This specially adapted Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi will boost the growth of acid-loving plants like rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers and blueberries.
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All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
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