Juniperus horizontalis Andorra Compacta

Juniperus horizontalis Andorra Compacta

This Juniper andorra compacta is a creeping, pillow building, brown-green coniferous shrub. An excellent ground covering strong conifer tree, slow growing!

Originates from the dunes and slopes from West Canada along the US border to Illinois.  

How to take care of Andorra Compacta

In general : Andorra Compacta dislike wet feet, therefore plant in well-drained soil which has been improved with some compost, you can improve soil drainage by mixing in some sand or grit to the planting holes.

Andorra Compacta have strong preference for sandy, acidic soils.

At the start of winter water the Andorra Compacta well so that they go into the winter with a moisture boost. As Andorra Compacta are evergreen trees, they keep on dehydrating all winter long.

Avoid shading the base of the plant to prevent the lower part also turning brown - it does not stand shade.

Do not apply fertilizer until your trees have been in the ground for at least 6 -8 weeks.

It could burn the new roots. During Feb and March add some Natural Kieserite (Magnesium Sulphate) on top of the soil to improve the foliage colour, if you cannot obtain it, organic fertilizer will suffice.

Andorra Compacta require occasional maintenance and upkeep, and should only be pruned to remove any dead and old wood.