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  • JUNIPERUS communis 'Compressa'
    JUNIPERUS communis 'Compressa'
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    JUNIPERUS communis 'Compressa'

    Commonly known as Common juniper, Noah's ark juniper

     AWARD
    Miniature pencil-shaped conifer ideal for rock gardens
     
    Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
    • Good to know
      Form of the native juniper.
    • Pests & Diseases
      aphids, scale insects, webber moth caterpillars, twig blight, honey fungus.
    • Place of origin
      Northern hemisphere.
    • Evergreen
      Dark-green, sharply pointed foliage.
    • Rockery (inc alpine)
    • Suitable for small gardens
    • Fully hardy
    • Linear
    • Height
      80cm (32in)
    • Spread
      45cm (18in)
    • Conifer
    • Dwarf shrub
      Typically 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.
    • Very hardy
      Hardy in the severest continental climates including exposed upland locations in the UK. Plant can withstand temperatures < -20 (-4°F)
    • Autumn Seasonal Interest
    • Spring Seasonal Interest
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • Winter Seasonal Interest
    • Medium to light, fertile, well drained soil
      Including chalky or sandy soils
    • Full sun
    • Partial shade
      Light dappled shade.
    • may cause skin allergy
      People
    • Mature Size
      80cm (32in)
      Dwarf Shrub - guide for size not form Watering Can
        45cm (18in)
       
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    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. Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
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    Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
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    £6.00
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    £13.00
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    £25.00
    Vermin & Pest Control
    This is a non-biological non-chemical plant insecticide and mildewcide. Works against the physical motion of the insect. Perfect for all plants and edible crops.
    500 ml
    £8.00
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