• Dense planting of Juniperus conferta 'Shore Juniper' in nursery pots, featuring rich green needle-like foliage, perfect for ground cover and erosion control in coastal gardens.
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Shore Juniper (Juniperus conferta)

Shore Juniper (Juniperus conferta)

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Why we love this plant!

This low-growing, drought-tolerant conifer is an excellent ground cover option for South East Queensland’s sandy coastal soils. Its dense, needle-like foliage forms a thick mat that helps suppress weeds, retain soil moisture, and stabilise slopes, making it a great choice for erosion control in dry, exposed areas. It thrives in full sun and requires minimal maintenance once established. Ideal for rock gardens, cascading over retaining walls, or as an understory planting in coastal landscapes, Shore Juniper adds year-round greenery while reducing soil erosion.

Care Considerations

Watering preferences:

  • Requires regular watering during warmer months, particularly in sandy soils.
  • Drought-tolerant once established but may benefit from occasional deep watering.

Mulching preferences:

  • Applying mulch may help retain moisture and suppress weeds.

Fertilising preferences:

  • A balanced fertiliser in spring may support healthy growth.

Pruning preferences:

  • Tolerates heavy pruning if shaping is required.

Good to Know:

  • Well-suited to coastal South East Queensland conditions, tolerating salt spray and sandy soils.

Plant Details
Common uses: Border planting, Container growing, Low maintenance garden, Drought hardy/tolerant, Coastal garden, Robust/Hardy, Rocky or dry gardens (Xeriscape), Erosion control, and Textural interest
Expected Height Range: 1.2 m - 2.5 m
Spread Range: 0.15 m - 0.45 m
Preferred positioning: Full sun
Flower Season/s: Spring
Plant life cycle: Perennial
Habitat: Native to Japan, where it is primarily found along coastal sand dunes. It thrives in well-drained, sandy soils and is highly salt-tolerant.
Leaf information: Dense, needle-like, blue-green leaves with a slightly prickly texture.
Preferred Soil: Tolerates most soil types, including clay, salty, and high pH soils, but prefers well-draining, organic-rich soil. Thrives in coastal environments.
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