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