Sierra Spreader Juniper Bush
Juniperus sabina 'Sierra Spreader'
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Delivery and Shipping
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Delivery and Shipping
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| Under $50 | $9.99 |
| $50 - $99.99 | $14.99 |
| $100 - $149.99 | $16.99 |
| $150 - $198.99 | $24.99 |
| $199+ | FREE |
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Understanding Plant Options
Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:
- Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
- Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements
Container Plant Sizes
Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.
Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2" x 2" x 3" | 0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts | 0.20 - 0.23 dry liters |
| 4" Container | 0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts | 0.35 - 0.96 dry liters |
| 4.5" Container | 0.65 dry quarts | 0.72 dry liters |
| 6" Container | 1.4 dry quarts | 1.59 dry liters |
| 1 Quart | 1 dry quart | 1.1 dry liters |
| 5.5" Container | 1.89 dry quarts | 2.08 dry liters |
Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Quart | 2 dry quarts | 2.2 dry liters |
| #1 Container | 2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts | 2.49 - 4.11 dry liters |
| 5" x 5" x 12" | 3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts | 3.85 - 4.74 dry liters |
Mature Plants (2-4 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #2 Container | 1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons | 5.24 - 7.75 dry liters |
| #3 Container | 2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons | 8.14 - 12.16 dry liters |
Large Plants (3-5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #5 Container | 2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons | 12.86 - 20.35 dry liters |
| #6 Container | 5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons | 23.12 - 26.42 dry liters |
| #7 Container | 5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons | 26.34 - 28.76 dry liters |
Bare Root Plants
Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.
Common Sizes:
- Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
- Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet
Important Notes
Container Volume Specifications
- Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
- Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
- Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents
Growing Conditions
- Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
- Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
- Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment
Seasonal Availability
- Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
- Container plants are available throughout the growing season
- Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes
Questions?
For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.
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Your order is protected by our compliance system that:
- Prevents restricted plants from shipping to your state
- Ensures plants meet your state's agricultural requirements
- Protects gardens from invasive pests and diseases
Plant Profile & Growing Essentials
Cold hardy, Low Maintenance, Compact/Dwarf, Evergreen, Groundcover, Slopes/Erosion Control, Deer-resistant, Salt Tolerant, Heat Tolerant, Drought resistant, Container Friendly, and Non-invasive
Specifications
Specifications
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Growth RateModerate
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Bloom PeriodLate Spring
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Does Not Ship ToAK, CT, HI, ID, MT, OR
Planting & Care Instructions
Planting & Care Instructions
Growing Zones 3-7
Wide-growing ground-hugger, the bright evergreen Sierra Spreader Juniper (Juniperus sabina 'Sierra Spreader') is an amazing Juniper, well-known for its weed-choking bright green foliage. Deceivingly spikey, these actually have soft foliage. Low-growing and tightly branched, the foliage holds its color through winter's cold and summer's heat.
Sierra Spreader has a wonderful sculptural interest and is a living carpet of bright evergreen. Plus the fresh, verdant fragrance that only a quality Juniper can emit. Plus, berries for birds in the fall and winter, Juniper are beautiful shrubs with year-round appeal.
Cold-hardy throughout USDA planting zones 3 to 7, Sierra Spreader only grows about a foot tall but can take up a sizeable 5-8 feet wide spreading form! The tousled airy branches transform into a bronzy hue for the fall and winter!
Landscape Application:
The handsome bright-green foliage looks best unpruned however, you can if needed. Sierra Spreader is slower spreading because of its dense growth. Spreading outwards to 6' wide, smothering weeds as it grows, Juniper is a widely-used groundcover, prized for its size, color, and versatility!
The ability to grow in poor, rocky soil makes these perfect in Xeric borders, hell strips along the road or sidewalk, rock gardens, and urban areas. Displaying great salt tolerance, it's wonderful for coastal sites.
Lovely in Asian and Zen-inspired gardens, these are also perfectly sized for containers. Juniper is wonderful for those hot sunny spots where it can be a carefree addition as a spiller plant.
Mass plantings of Sierra Spreader bring lush greenery to harsh sunny slopes and spill over retaining walls, and are great on hillsides as erosion control!
- Spikey Soft Bright-Green Foliage
- Fragrant Evergreen Needles
- Very Wide & Very Low Growing Groundcover
- Bronzed Fall & Winter Cast
- Rock Gardens, Erosion Control & Great for Mass Plantings
#ProPlantTips for Care:
Doing amazing in full sun, Sierra Spreader handles a little shade without losing color. Sierra Spreader Juniper is very hardy and adaptive to a variety of conditions. Especially heat tolerant they're also resistant to winter injury. Not particular to soil type, any well-drained, sandy, rocky, or highly aerated soil will do just fine. The only thing Junipers dislike is wet, soggy soil that will rot its roots. Deer will tend to pass it by unless they are desperate.
- Cold Hardy & Loves Full Sun/Some Shade
- Grows Best In Well-Drained Soils - Tolerates Rocky & Poor Soil
- Moderate to Low Moisture Needs
- Durable Drought Resistant Shrub
- Easy Care & Low Maintenance - Some Pruning In Early Spring
- Deer & Salt/Saline Resistant
Amazingly versatile and hardy plants, the Sierra Spreader Juniper is a fantastic bright green groundcover! Be sure to order your living carpet from Nature Hills Nursery today!
