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| Identification |
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Genus
Juniperus
Species
conferta
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
shore juniper
Family
CUPRESSACEAE
Specimen number
S11692
Data source
HtZn p130;Xeri p306
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Woody perennial
Life span
5 - 20 years
Annual cycle
Evergreen
Stature
Shrub
Growth form
Various
Growth habit
Not applicable
Overall height
1'
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Various
Water
Dry
Optimal soil texture
Light
Acceptable soil pH
Neutral
USDA hardiness
USDA zones 02a-10b
AHS heat zones
Heat zones 09-01
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
yes
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
One of the common garden uses for this plant is in areas with seaside conditions. Juniperus conferta can survive the coldest of winter climates with annual temperatures as low as -50� Fahrenheit. Shore juniper needs summer days with high heat. The best soil for this plant has a texture that is light. It prefers dry soils. This species can survive short periods of drought. This plant tolerates windy and salty seaside conditions.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
yes
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
yes
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Seaside conditions
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
Medicinal parts
Has medicinal uses
no
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
Fragrance parts
Fragrance intensity
Fragrance category
Dye parts
Dye color
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Various
Pollination method
Planting style
Crop spacing
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Heat requirement
Fertilizer
Typical
Time to harvest
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
no
Culinary uses
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Description of edible parts
Flavor / texture
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Juniperus conferta is a woody perennial. Shore juniper is evergreen. Leaves: This plant has scaly leaves.
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