1606 N 600 Rd, Baldwin City, 66006

‘Skandia’ juniper

Juniperus sabina ‘Skandia’

Type:: evergreen shrubs, groundcover, shrubs
Notable Traits:: low-maintenance, resistant: deer, resistant: disease, resistant: rabbit, striking foliage, tolerates clay soil, tolerates harsh roadside conditions
Hardiness:: Zone 4 – 9
Mature Height:: 12-18in
Light:: part sun/afternoon shade (eastern exposure), part sun/morning shade (western exposure), part to full sun (4 hours or more sun), sun (8+ hrs)
Water:: drought tolerant
Foliage:: green

Description

A dwarf, prostrate, low-spreading, evergreen conifer that typically grows to 12-18″ tall but spreads to 8-10′ wide. Soft, pale gray-green foliage is mostly needle-like. Foliage retains good color in winter. Female cultivar.

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