Kallay's Compact Juniper
Juniperus x pfitzeriana 'Kallays Compact'
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Delivery and Shipping
Delivery and Shipping
Shipping
To obtain a more accurate shipment time-frame, simply enter your zip code in the “Find Your Growing Zone” box to the right. Our plants are grown all over the country and lead time on items may be different because of this. Once your order is placed, you will also receive the specific shipment time-frame information as part of your order confirmation. Once an item ships, you will receive shipment notification and tracking numbers, so you can follow along while your plant travels to your doorstep. We use FedEx, UPS, or USPS at our discretion.
Due to winter weather we have put a hold on shipping to the areas shown below in grey. You can still order now and we will ship the plant to you during an appropriate time for your zone.
Standard Shipping Rates
At Nature Hills we handle, package and ship the products you order with the utmost care to ensure healthy delivery. Shipping and handling charges are calculated based on the tables below. Please note that some items include an additional handling surcharge, these will be noted on the item's product page.
| From | To | S&H |
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| $0 | $19.99 | $24.99 |
| $20 | $49.99 | $29.99 |
| $50 | $69.99 | $34.99 |
| $70 | $99.99 | $39.99 |
| $100 | $129.99 | $44.99 |
| $130 | $149.99 | $48.99 |
| $150 | $150+ | Approx 28% |
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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 |
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| 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 |
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| #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 |
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| #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.
Plant Highlights
Kallay's Compact Juniper highlights at a glance!
Specifications
Specifications
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Growing Zones 4-8
Everyone loves Junipers and with good reason! These tough shrubs grow well in almost any home garden situation. Kallay's Compact Juniper (Juniperus x pfitzeriana 'Kallay's Compact') is a standout in the vast field of Junipers. It is the perfect mid-range size and is an excellent horizontal spreading plant.
As an evergreen, the foliage is attractive year-round and has a classic fresh scent when crushed. Unlike other Junipers, though, the needles of this variety are very soft to the touch. Kallay's Compact Junipers are bright green with a silvery color cast all year long. They do not go off-color during the winter months.
You might be familiar with old-fashioned Junipers which were aggressive and large spreading plants overused for many decades. Well, forget about that! This variety is a compact version of the old-fashioned Pfitzer Juniper. It will behave beautifully for you in your landscape.
Hardy throughout USDA planting zones 4 to 8, and grow to a descent 2-3 feet in height and 4-6 feet wide! You'll be excited at the silvery cast the green foliage takes on in full sun. Local birds will appreciate the silvery-blue berries.
Landscape Application:
Use this as an easy-care foundation plant or several planted together as a large ground cover. These make great plantings in masses, so order one or several! Their easy care and year-round color will create large-scale spectacles without the work to support them.
If you have steep, dry, sunny slopes - this is an outstanding choice for groundcover! Imagine a rugged swath of these plants used to perfection in full sun; a much better option than mowing grass, and a lot less dangerous. This is great for eroding slopes and hard-to-mow slopes.
Ideal as a low property defining and as a low hedge and property defining border. This is a fresh, modern plant with a ton of rough-textured, shaggy appeal. It is a great choice for Rock gardens, in xeric sites, and throughout some of the trickiest sites in your landscape.
- Bright Green Needles With Silvery Cast All Year
- Mid-Sized Feathery Evergreen Shrub
- Silvery BlueBerry-Like Cones For Birds
- Handles Xeric & Tricky Garden Sites
- Versatile in the Landscape, Borders, Massing & Container Spillers
#ProPlantTips for Care:
These plants are very easy to grow. They tolerate almost any type of well-drained soil, including clay. Kallay's Compact Juniper makes a great city shrub too because it will handle air and street pollutants like a champ. Hardy throughout any sunny location that receives 6 or more hours of direct light a day. Water regularly throughout the first year but once established, Junipers are drought tolerant and only need supplemental moisture during prolonged heat.
Keeping your Kallay's Compact Junipers looking fresh and natural is simple. Every once in awhile, you may want to shorten up some of the longest branches. Grab the end of the longest branches and trim that branch back into the body of the plant - removing a foot or more. This method of pruning will allow the plant to send out new shoots without sacrificing the natural, feathery form of this fantastic Juniper.
- Easy Care & Adaptable
- Full Sun Shrubs
- Any Well-Drained Soil - Tolerates Clay & Saline
- Moderate to Low Moisture
- Prune In Spring
- Deer Seldom Bother Juniper
- Tolerates Urban Environments
What a great textural contrast to other vertical evergreens and perennials you might have in your garden now. Order your own Kallay's Compact Juniper Bushes today from Nature Hills!
