A finely textured evergreen shrub with arching branches clothed in soft, silver-gray foliage. Very effective planted en masse, as a tall groundcover or low growing hedge. Benefits from some shelter from harsh afternoon sun in desert climates. Requires little maintenance. Drought tolerant when established.

Botanical Pronunciation ju-NIP-er-us vir-jin-ee-AH-na
Average Size at Maturity Moderate growing; reaches 3 ft. tall, 6 ft. wide.
Bloom Time Conifer; prized for foliage.
Deciduous/ Evergreen Evergreen
Foliage Color Gray-green
Garden Style Asian/Zen, Contemporary, Rustic
Growth Rate: Moderate
Landscape Use Border, Erosion Control, Hedge, Mass Planting, Coastal Exposure, Wildlife Garden, Ground Cover
Light Needs: Full sun
Soil Needs All-Purpose Plant Food
Special Feature Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Extreme Cold Hardiness, Tolerates Poor Soils, Waterwise, Year-round Interest
Water Needs: Low
Watering Needs Once established, water occasionally; more in extreme heat.
Companion Plants Barberry (Berberis); Rose (Rosa); Clematis (Clematis); Catmint (Nepeta); Russian Sage (Perovskia); Maiden Grass (Miscanthus)