Tough guy, eh? Yes, indeed! Tortuga juniper is simply one of the toughest evergreens we offer. Simply plant this handsome native juniper in a sunny, well-drained spot and watch it beautify your yard all year long. It naturally grows as a low-mounded groundcover, with pleasing emerald-green foliage. Readily withstands cold, sun, drought, deer, rabbits, air pollution, and even black walnut trees.
Plant Type |
Shrubs |
Hardiness Zone |
2-7 |
Exposure |
Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest |
Fall, Winter |
Height | 18" - 24" (in) |
Spread | 2' - 4' (ft) |
Spacing |
3'-4' (ft) |
Water Needs |
Average |
Maintenance |
Low |
Soil Type |
Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil PH |
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage |
Well-Drained |
Characteristics |
Evergreen, Great Foliage |
Tolerance |
Drought, Heat, Salt |
Attracts |
Birds |
Garden Uses |
Beds and Borders, Edging, Ground Covers, Mass Planting, Patio and Containers |
Tortuga® | Juniperus communis 'SMNJCB' USPP 32,393, Can PBRAF || Tough guy, eh? Yes, indeed! Tortuga juniper is simply one of the toughest evergreens we offer. Simply plant this handsome native juniper in a sunny, well-drained spot and watch it beautify your yard all year long. It naturally grows as a low-mounded groundcover, with pleasing emerald-green foliage. Readily withstands cold, sun, drought, deer, rabbits, air pollution, and even black walnut trees.
Full Sun, Partial Sun,
Fall, Winter,
Average Water Needs, Low Maintenance, Well-Drained,
Evergreen, Great Foliage,
Drought Tolerant, Heat Tolerant, Salt Tolerant,
Attracts Birds, Beds and Borders, Edging, Ground Covers, Mass Planting, Patio and Containers