Variegated creeping juniper Juniperus conferta 'Variegata'
Other Common Name(s):
- Phonetic Spelling
- ju-NIP-er-us kon-FER-tah vair-ee-ah-GAY-ta
- Description
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'Veriegata' is a cultivar of J. conferta. 'Veriegata' is a vigorous, low growing, needled dwarf evergreen that, at maturity, will reach about 1 foot in height with a spread of up to 6 feet. It is slow growing, but will make an attractive ground cover. The foliage is a mix of green and yellow to creamy white variegated needles. The female will produce cones that ripen in the fall and will last through the winter. Along with the cones, the plant will turn a purple/dark green in the winter, adding winter interest to your garden or as an accent for rock gardens or borders or draped over walls
'Veriegata' does best in full sun and tolerates a range of soil types provided they are well-drained. It is adaptable to dry and moist growing conditions, but not standing water. It is drought-tolerant and not particular as to soil type or pH. It is highly tolerant of urban pollution and thrives in inner city environments. The plant is low maintenance and will tolerate pruning.
Diseases, Insect Pests, and Other Plant Problems: No significant problems. See the "Pests of Conifers" fact sheet to the left.
The Clemson Cooperative Extension Home and Garden Information Center has a factsheet on common juniper diseases and insect pests.
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Attributes:
- Genus:
- Juniperus
- Species:
- conferta
- Family:
- Cupressacae
- Life Cycle:
- Woody
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Whole Plant Traits:
- Plant Type:
- Ground Cover
- Shrub
- Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics:
- Needled Evergreen
- Habit/Form:
- Dense
- Horizontal
- Multi-stemmed
- Prostrate
- Growth Rate:
- Slow
- Maintenance:
- Low
- Texture:
- Medium
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Cultural Conditions:
- Light:
- Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
- Soil Texture:
- Clay
- Loam (Silt)
- Sand
- Soil pH:
- Acid (<6.0)
- Alkaline (>8.0)
- Neutral (6.0-8.0)
- Soil Drainage:
- Good Drainage
- NC Region:
- Coastal
- Mountains
- Piedmont
- USDA Plant Hardiness Zone:
- 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b
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Fruit:
- Fruit Color:
- Blue
- Fruit Value To Gardener:
- Long-lasting
- Display/Harvest Time:
- Fall
- Summer
- Winter
- Fruit Type:
- Berry
- Fruit Description:
- Blue berries from late spring to late winter.
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Flowers:
- Flower Description:
- Conifers do not produce flowers.
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Leaves:
- Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics:
- Needled Evergreen
- Leaf Color:
- Gold/Yellow
- Green
- Leaf Feel:
- Prickly
- Leaf Value To Gardener:
- Showy
- Leaf Type:
- Needles
- Hairs Present:
- No
- Leaf Description:
- Yellow-splashed foliage interspersed with bluish-green needles. It is grown for its foliage. The scale-like sprays of foliage turn plum purple in the fall, which persists throughout the winter.
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Stem:
- Stem Is Aromatic:
- No
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Landscape:
- Landscape Location:
- Patio
- Slope/Bank
- Walkways
- Landscape Theme:
- Drought Tolerant Garden
- Rock Garden
- Design Feature:
- Accent
- Mass Planting
- Resistance To Challenges:
- Deer
- Drought
