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Compressa Pencil Point Dwarf Upright Juniper
Juniperus communis 'Compressa'
Pencil Point Dwarf Upright Juniper
In stock · from $198.99
Dense, upright, narrow, cone-shaped, evergreen cultivar featuring a columnar, tapered-to-the-top growth habit. Blue-green needles often acquire copper-bronze tones in fall.
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Plant facts
Sizes and prices
Retail prices; trade pricing for wholesale accounts. Availability updates hourly; stock last changed 2026-10-21.
Good to know
- Waterwise — suited to low-water landscapes once established.
- Deer resistant.
- Low maintenance.
- Suitable for Utah Lake secondary water systems.
- Tolerates rock mulch.
Quick answers
How big does Compressa Pencil Point Dwarf Upright Juniper get?
About 5' tall and 2' wide at maturity.
How much sun does Compressa Pencil Point Dwarf Upright Juniper need?
Full Sun to Part Shade (3 to 6+ hours Sun).
How much water does Compressa Pencil Point Dwarf Upright Juniper need?
Low water use — it is one of our waterwise plants.
Will Compressa Pencil Point Dwarf Upright Juniper grow in Utah and the Intermountain West?
It is rated hardy to USDA zone 3, so it suits sites in zone 3 or warmer, which covers most of the region. The Salt Lake Valley floor is mostly zone 7; benches, mountain valleys and high plains in Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado and Wyoming are colder, often zones 3–6, so check the zone for your site.
Is Compressa Pencil Point Dwarf Upright Juniper deer resistant?
Yes, deer usually leave it alone.
Where can I buy Compressa Pencil Point Dwarf Upright Juniper in Utah?
Progressive Plants in Copperton, Utah has it in stock, from $198.99. Homeowners can order online for pickup at the farm or local delivery; landscape contractors can have it shipped across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada.
Can landscape contractors buy Compressa Pencil Point Dwarf Upright Juniper wholesale?
Yes. Landscape contractors and architects with a Progressive Plants wholesale account get trade pricing, bulk ordering and shipping across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada on our own trucks or by freight ($1,500 minimum outside our local delivery area). Apply at progressiveplants.com/wholesaleapp.html or call 801-565-7333.
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