Species: Juniperus horizontalis

(jue-nip'er-us hor-i-zon-ta'lis)

Juniperus horizontalis

Creeping Juniper

Found on Course Walks

Map of plant locations

(Plant location data may be incomplete)

In Collection(s):

None Listed

Cultivars

Many cultivars are available for this species. Below are a few of the more common varieties.

'Bar Habor', 'Blue Chip', 'Blue Horizon', 'Blue Prince', 'Hughes', 'Icee Blue', 'Mother Lode', 'Plumosa', 'Plumosa Compacta', 'Prince of Wales', 'Wiltonii'

Ornamental Characteristics

Size: Shrub < 4 feet, Groundcover

Height: 1' - 4' (spread is variable)

Leaves: Evergreen

Shape: low and spreading

Environmental Characteristics

Light: Full sun

Hardy To Zone: 3a

Soil Ph: Can tolerate acid to alkaline soil (pH 5.0 to 8.0)

Salt Tolerance: Tolerates salt spray

Environmental Other: prefers full sun; light sandy soil

Moisture Tolerance: Consistently moist, well-drained soil; Occasional periods of dry soil; Prolonged periods of dry soil
See graphic below

Insect Disease

can be devastated by Phomopsis blight

Bare Root Transplanting

Difficult

Other

native to North America (Nova Scotia to British Columbia; Massachusetts to Montana); transplant containerized or B & B anytime

Native Range Map

Moisture Tolerance Graphic

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Moisture Tolerance

Moisture graphic

Occasionally saturated or very wet soil

Consistently moist, well-drained soil

Occasional periods of dry soil

Prolonged periods of dry soil

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