Juniper 'Tortuga'

Common Name: Tortuga Juniper

Scientific Name: Juniperus horizontalis 'Tortuga'

Zone: 3-9

Blossom Colour: Non-flowering; produces small, berry-like cones

Flowering Type: Evergreen conifer; produces inconspicuous cones

Summer Colour: Blue-green foliage with a slight silvery tint

Fall Colour: Retains its blue-green color

Mature Height (ft): 1-1.5

Mature Spread (ft): 4-5

Exposure: Full sun to partial shade

Tree Type: Low-spreading evergreen ground cover

Watering: Moderate; prefers well-drained, dry to medium soil

Fertilization: Fertilize in early spring with a balanced fertilizer

Landscape Uses:

• Excellent ground cover for large areas, slopes, and banks
• Ideal for rock gardens, cottage gardens, and container planting
• Perfect for adding texture to garden beds or as a filler between larger plants
• Great for erosion control

Special Features:

• Compact, spreading form with dense, low-growing foliage
• Tolerant of drought and poor soil once established
• Deer-resistant and low maintenance
• The soft, silvery-green color contrasts beautifully with other plants in the landscape