Tortuga(R) juniper (Juniperus communis 'Tortuga(R)') is a compact, low-growing evergreen that gives you year-round texture and color with a naturally tidy, mounded habit. Its soft-looking, jade-green needles create a dense cushion that reads as a small shrub or rugged groundcover, depending on how you use it.

Give your plant full sun for the best density, but it will also grow in part shade, especially where afternoons are hot. Plant it in well-drained soil and avoid consistently soggy sites; it is tolerant of lean, rocky soils once established. After planting, water regularly during the first season to help roots settle in, then reduce to occasional deep watering as needed during extended dry spells.

At maturity, expect a compact plant around 24-26 inches tall with a broader spread, making it useful as a small foundation accent, edging along paths, or a durable evergreen in mixed beds. You can also use it to tie together boulders and hardscape where you want dependable structure without frequent pruning.

Maintenance is simple: mulch lightly (keep mulch off the crown), shear only if you want a tighter outline, and provide good air circulation. This juniper is valued for toughness and can handle challenging conditions once established; avoid heavy shade and poorly drained soil for best results.

Specifications

• Cold hardiness zone: 6-7 (-10 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   Part sun
• Growth rate: Slow
• Mature height: 24-26"
• Spread: 36-48"
• Tolerant of: Deer, Drought, Salt
• Edible: Yes
• Evergreen: Yes

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