Botanical Name: Juniperus horizontalis 'Prostrata'
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Common Name: Prostrate Creeping Juniper  
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  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Conifer, Shrub, Ground cover

 

Height Range

Under 1'

 

Flower Color

n/a

 

Flower Season

n/a

 

Leaf Color

Grey Green, Silver

 

Bark Color

Grey

 

Fruit Color

Blue

 

Fruit Season

Fall

Sun

Full

 

Water

Low

 

Growth Rate

Fast, Moderate

 

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

 

Soil Condition

Average, Rich, Poor, Well-drained, Dry

 

Soil pH

Acid, Neutral, Basic

 

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Formal, Japanese, Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish

 

Accenting Features

n/a

 

Seasonal Interest

Winter

 

Location Uses

Shrub Border, Foundation, Parking Strip, Raised Planter, Walls / Fences

 

Special Uses

Cascade, Erosion Control, Filler, Mass Planting, Lawn Alternative, Small Spaces

 

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Information by: Stephanie Duer
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  • Description

  • Notes

It's name is a little redundant, but very descriptive, as this evergreen grows a mere 6 inches tall and eventually about 3 to 4 feet across. Grey-green foliage retains color throughout winter. It is useful on slopes and when draped over walls. Have also seen this cultivar at nursery's propped up on stakes to create an upright, mounding, art-juniper thing.
Grow in any soil that is well draining, including sandy, gravelly, or clay soils, but they must be well draining. Best growth in full sun. Once established, it tolerates dry soils and heat. Avoid shearing, as that will made the juniper woody and stiff; instead, prune selectively if necessary (see Guides).