Juniperus sabina 'Arcadia' |
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Arcadia Juniper |
Description
A very hardy evergreen with dense, lacy, soft foliage of a bright green color, the 'Arcadia' is excellent for use as a wide border, ground cover, or low foundation plant. This shrub/groundcover can also be used for erosion control on steep slopes or used to cascade off a wall. 'Arcadia' needs occasional watering once it's established. It prefers full sun and will spread 6' wide with a height of 1' tall. It can be potted for bonsai.
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Anatomy
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Culture
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Design
Plant Type
Conifer, Shrub, Ground cover
Height Range
Under 1', 1-3'
Flower Color
n/a
Flower Season
n/a
Leaf Color
Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full
Water
Low
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Rich, Poor, Well-drained, Dry
Soil pH
Neutral, Basic
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Formal, Japanese, Mediterranean, Ranch, Seascape
Accenting Features
Unusual Shape
Seasonal Interest
Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Entry, Shrub Border, Foundation, Parking Strip, Park, Raised Planter, Walkways, With Rocks
Special Uses
Cascade, Erosion Control, Filler, Mass Planting, Lawn Substitute
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.