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Juniperus conferta 'Variegata' is often confused with:
Juniperus conferta Juniperus conferta 'blue pacific'
Plants that fill a similar niche:
Microbiota decussata Microbiota decussata
Nandina domestica 'Wood's Dwarf' Nandina domestica 'Wood's Dwarf'
Strobilanthes auriculata var. dyeriana Strobilanthes dyerianus
Juniperus conferta 'Variegata' has some common insect problems:
Pests of Conifers

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

'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.

More information on Juniperus conferta.

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Tags:
#evergreen#shrub#winter interest#dwarf#multistemmed#deer resistant#variegated#groundcover#dense
 
Cultivars / Varieties:
Tags:
#evergreen#shrub#winter interest#dwarf#multistemmed#deer resistant#variegated#groundcover#dense
  • Attributes:
    Genus:
    Juniperus
    Species:
    conferta
    Family:
    Cupressacae
    Life Cycle:
    Woody
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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.
  • Flowers:
    Flower Description:
    Conifers do not produce flowers.
  • 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.
  • Stem:
    Stem Is Aromatic:
    No
  • Landscape:
    Landscape Location:
    Patio
    Slope/Bank
    Walkways
    Landscape Theme:
    Drought Tolerant Garden
    Rock Garden
    Design Feature:
    Accent
    Mass Planting
    Resistance To Challenges:
    Deer
    Drought