Tortuga® Juniper (Juniperus communis)

Tortuga Tortuga Juniper up close.
Tortuga Tortuga Juniper up close.
Infographic explaining and showing dormancy in shrubs.
Tortuga Tortuga Juniper in container.
Tortuga Juniper in focus.
Tortuga Tortuga Juniper in focus.
Tortuga Tortuga Juniper in focus.
Tortuga Tortuga Juniper in use.
Tortuga Tortuga Juniper in use.

Tortuga® Juniper (Juniperus communis)

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Height 24-24 in.
Spread 36-48 in.
Zones 2 3 4 5 6 7
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Transform tough spots into a lush, emerald carpet with Tortuga® Juniper! This low-mounded evergreen groundcover thrives in full sun and adds a beautiful, green touch to your landscape. Tough as nails, it's salt, heat, and drought-tolerant once established, making it the perfect solution for challenging conditions. Plus, it's deer-resistant and native to North America, so you can feel good about choosing this hardy, environmentally friendly plant. Whether you're covering bare ground or creating a stunning border, Tortuga® Juniper is the easy, low-maintenance choice for a vibrant, evergreen look!

  • 2 feet tall and 3-4 feet wide at maturity
  • Hardy in zones 2-7, be sure to check your USDA zone to ensure success
  • Plant in part to full sun (4+ hours daily)
  • Space plants 3-4 feet apart for best results
  • Maintains green foliage year-round
  • Great for borders, containers, edging, groundcover, landscape, lawn substitute and mass plantings
  • Resists deer
  • Fall interest, winter interest, heat tolerant, drought tolerant, salt tolerant, erosion control

Care: Fertilize with Proven Winners Continuous Release Plant Food in spring and mid summer. Little to no pruning is needed; remove select branches to shape or manage growth if necessary.

Shipping Info:

  • Enjoy free shipping on orders over $125
  • Size at shipping varies by the season and plant
    • Quart shrubs are 5-8" tall at shipment
    • 1-Gallon shrubs are 6-24" tall at shipment
  • Shrubs ship dormant November through April

Features

  • Drought Tolerant
  • Heat Tolerant

Characteristics

  • Height: <2 ft.
  • Height: 24-24 in.
  • Spread: 36-48 in.
  • Habit: Spreading
  • Light Requirements: Full Sun (6+ Hours)
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