[3] It is often treated as a variety or subspecies of Juniperus rigida.

[4][5][6] It forms a cover with a fresh yellowish-green color reminiscent of lawn.

[7] The foliage is prickly, typical of many junipers.

The plant can tolerate acidic and alkaline soils but requires good drainage.

[9] Conferta is derived from Latin confertus -a -um, “pressed together, dense”.