Juniperus conferta (shore juniper and blue pacific juniper)[2] is a species of juniper, native to Japan, where it grows on sand dunes.[3] It is often treated as a variety or subspecies of Juniperus rigida.[4][5][6]
It forms a cover with a fresh yellowish-green color reminiscent of lawn.[7] The foliage is prickly, typical of many junipers. The plant can tolerate acidic and alkaline soils but requires good drainage.[8] Like other junipers it is tolerant of herbicides such as glyphosate.[9]
Conferta is derived from Latin. "Con" meaning together and "ferta" meaning strong.
It is also often grown as bonsai.[10]
Juniperus conferta (shore juniper and blue pacific juniper) is a species of juniper, native to Japan, where it grows on sand dunes. It is often treated as a variety or subspecies of Juniperus rigida.