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Tortuga® Juniper

SHRUB

Description

  • Super tough & durable evergreen!
  • Naturally grows as a neat, low mound.
  • Fluffy, jade green evergreen foliage is deer-resistant.
  • Native to North America.
  • Zones 2-7, sun/part sun, 2′ tall x 4′ wide at maturity.
Zone 2-7
Light part sun/sun
short

$23.99 Each
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Plant Spacing

Plant spacing is based on the ultimate width of the plants. This figure is normally given as a range; for example, 3-5’. If you live in a cold climate and/or want plants to fill in more quickly, plan to space at the shorter end of the range. If you live in a warm climate, are on a limited budget, or are willing to wait longer for plants to touch, use the higher end of the range. Using the larger number is recommended when calculating distance from a building or structure. There’s really no such thing as "maximum spacing": if you don’t want your plants to touch, you can space them as far apart as you’d like. All plant spacing is calculated on center, or in other words, the centers of the plants are spaced one half of their eventual width apart:

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Unless you are planting in a straight line, as you might for hedges or edging, space your plants in a staggered or zig-zag pattern for a more interesting and naturalistic look:

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Arrives as young plant

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More Information

Description Tortuga® juniper (Juniperus communis) is a durable evergreen shrub that is tough as nails. Deer, drought, poor soil, and chilly temperatures don’t matter; Tortuga® keeps its neat jade green foliage looking fresh! Its toughness and low-spreading habit make it an ideal choice for adding evergreen interest to the edge of pathways or as a ground cover between larger shrubs. Juniper is also native to North America and very easy to care for, making it a shoo-in for various gardens and landscapes. Details How To Grow

Garden Care

Our Guide for Fall Planting

The start of fall may signal the gardening season is coming to a close, but it’s not over yet! There is still plenty of time to enjoy colorful flowers and foliage or even sprinkle in some new perennials and shrubs before winter arrives.

Grow with confidence

Customer Reviews

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Anemone

So far so good. I’m hoping this plant will spread and cover a tricky spot in my yard. Arrived in perfect shape.

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C.M.
Kilnfire

So far so good growing nicely

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B.B. (Virginia)
Cute little guy!

My new favorite juniper and it's native! I have already planted 7 Tortugas and they are doing excellent. I have a display garden and I will definitely recommend this plant!

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J.E. (North Carolina)
Beautiful ground cover plant

The plants were carefully boxed and arrived looking very healthy and larger than expected. As usual pleased with all my purchases from great garden plants.

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L.A.H. (Massachusetts)
Happy Little Plant

It arrived very Healthy. It went quickly in the ground, & with our terrible summer drought, kept watering it & it still looks a happy little plant that I hope is sinking its roots. It remains perky & fresh looking. Will be a good filler.