creeping juniper
Juniperus horizontalis cvs.
Overview
Creeping juniper (Juniperus horizontalis cvs.) is an evergreen perennial variety of juniper shrub. Its foliage forms a low, ground-hugging mat of soft needles with neutral gray-green color. Creeping juniper spreads slowly and is a good ground cover option around trees and hardscapes. It requires full sun and well-drained soil with a neutral pH. Its drought-tolerance and resistance to deer make it very good in areas with low maintenance needs. It has a moderate growth rate, and bloom white flowers in the spring with reddish berry-like cones in fall. In the winter, the foliage may take on a light purplish hue.
Care Guide
Watering
Average — every "7-10" days.
Light
Full sun.
Soil
Rocky , gravelly , dry, Well-drained
Temperature
Hardiness zone 2-2.
Pruning
Best pruned in March, April, May, May.
Propagation
Seed Propagation, Greenwood Cuttings
Diseases & Pests
Common pests: Abiotic disorder, Beetles, weevils, Blight, needle cast, Caterpillar, cutworm, Heart rot, Leaf miner insect, Mites, Nematodes, Root rot, Rust, Scale insects, Deer resistant, Drought resistant .
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