- USDA Hardiness Zones 4 - 9
- Height 10 - 15 Feet
- Spread 3 - 4 Feet
- Full Sun (At Least 6 Hours of Direct Sunlight)
Aquavita™ Juniper (Juniperus virginiana) is used for its aqua blue foliage. When you need year-round interest in the garden, this tall and narrow shrub is just the one to plant. Because it stays narrow, Aquavita™ Juniper makes a great shrub to stick in that empty corner where nothing else fits. Even better, it is very low maintenance.
This juniper is grown for its evergreen foliage. It has berries that stay on the shrub in the fall and winter. Birds love the berries and need them for scarce winter food. This juniper is also deer resistant. After it is established, the shrub will tolerate hot, dry conditions. It can be used as a screen or hedge, edging plant, specimen plant, or a landscape feature. Aquavita™ Juniper is native to the Rocky Mountains from Alberta to Texas and in similar mountain ranges from British Columbia to Arizona.
Aquavita Juniper Care
Aquavita™ Juniper must be planted in well-drained soil or it will not do well. It will grow in poor soils and can survive hot, dry conditions, but must be watered regularly. Aquavita™ Juniper grows in full sun and is hardy in zones 4a-9b. It should be fertilized in the spring with a slow-release fertilizer for shrubs and trees.
Aquavita™ Juniper can be trimmed if necessary. Stick to the tips of branches. Don’t cut the thick branches, which take a long time to recover.
Aquavita Juniper Spacing
This shrub grows 10-15 feet tall but because of its compact growth habit only gets 3-4 wide. It only needs to be spaced 3-4 feet, so can be put at the back of the flower bed without taking up all the space.
Aquavita Juniper Information
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 4-9 |
| Plant Type: Shrub |
| Sunlight Exposure: Full Sun |
| Mature Height: 10 - 15 Feet |
| Mature Width: 3 - 4 Feet |
| Plant Spacing: 3 - 4 Feet |
| Growth Habit: Upright |
| Flower Color(s): None |
| Seasonal Interest: Grown for Foliage |
| Foliage Type: Evergreen |
| Foliage Color(s): Bright Bluish-Green |
| Attracts: Birds |
| Resists: Deer |
| Features: Foliage Interest, Low Maintenance |
| Uses: Border Plant Edging Plant Good for Screening Landscape Mass Planting Specimen or Focal Point |
| Plant Brand: Proven Winners |
| Botanical/Scientific Name: Juniperus virginiana 'FARROWJVBF' USPPAF |
- SKU:
- JUNAQQT
Container Sizes
Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on; type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
4.5" Pot
Also Know As:
4.5" Container
Plant Age:
~ 6 months
Plant Size:
~ 3"-6"
Pot Size:
~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
Volume:
1.42 quarts
Quart Pot
Also Know As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 1 year old
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
2.5 Quart
Also Know As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 year old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
#1 Pot
Also Know As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 year old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
#2 Pot
Also Know As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2-3 year old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
#3 Pot
Also Know As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 3-4 year old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
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Time of Order:
Summer Shipping
- If there is extreme heat we’ll delay shipping.
- We’ll have to review what areas the plants are traveling through along with your location
Once your plant is shipped you’ll receive an email with tracking information. Depending on the above criteria we’ll ship your plant(s) towards beginning of the following week from your order. We put together this helpful guide of what to do when you receive your plants in the mail.
It is important to know that all of our plants are clearly labeled for which growing zones the plant can survive in. The plants are thoroughly trialed and tested in every growing zone before we state the plant can grow in a zone. Again, our #1 priority is to ship the plants to you healthy and ready to thrive in your location. So we will do everything in our power to do so.
