Juniperus communis 'Compressa' (Pencil Point Juniper 'Compressa') is a dwarf, very narrow common juniper selected for its dense, upright, tapered habit and blue-green, prickly needles. You get a crisp vertical accent that stays compact, with foliage that can take on copper-bronze tones in cooler weather.

Place it where it can receive full sun for best density and color. Provide well-drained soil; it tolerates a wide range of textures, including rocky and lean soils, as long as drainage is good. Water regularly during the first growing season to establish roots, then water during extended dry spells. Once established, it handles drier conditions well.

At maturity, expect roughly 24-72 inches tall and about 12-24 inches wide, with a naturally tight footprint that fits foundation beds, rock gardens, alpine settings, and containers. Its slow growth makes it easy to keep in scale without frequent pruning.

Hardy in USDA Zones 3-6, it is best suited to cooler climates and is often not recommended for areas warmer than Zone 6. In windy winter sites, protect from drying winds and make sure the soil has moisture going into winter to reduce winter burn.

Because it is evergreen and deer resistant, it works well as a small-scale screen, an accent by an entry, or a repeating vertical element in mixed plantings.

Specifications

• Cold hardiness zone: 3-6 (-40 degrees F) - Contact your local extension to confirm hardiness if you are in a fringe zone (we cannot guarantee hardiness in fringe zones)
• Light: Full sun
• Growth rate: Slow
• Mature height: 24-72"
• Shipped height: 30-36"
• Spread: 12-24"
• Tolerant of: Deer, Drought, Poor Soil
• Evergreen: Yes
• Native to the U.S.: Yes

Shipping

FREE SHIPPING - Classy Groundcovers offers free shipping, and your plants never spend more than three days in transit.

Precise delivery - another benefit from shopping with us is that you know hpw to control exactly when your order will be shipped.

Shipping information that applies to all plants:
- You May Specify Your Shipping Date
- Lookup Shipping Date and Tracking Information
- Special Delivery Instructions
- Changing Your Shipping Date
- Accepting Delivery
- Unpacking Your Order
- Returns

Care