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]
Description
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]
Cultivar 'Sunsplash'
Cultivar 'Blue Pacific'
Cultivar 'Silver Mist'
Etymology
Conferta is derived from Latin. "Con" meaning together and "ferta" meaning strong.