Botanical Name: Juniperus horzontalis 'Bar Harbor'
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Common Name: Bar Harbor Juniper  
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  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Conifer, Ground cover

 

Height Range

Under 1'

 

Flower Color

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Flower Season

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Leaf Color

Blue Green

 

Bark Color

Grey

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

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Sun

Full, Half

 

Water

Low

 

Growth Rate

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

 

Accenting Features

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Seasonal Interest

Winter, Fall

 

Location Uses

Entry, Shrub Border, Foundation, Parking Strip, Patio, With Rocks

 

Special Uses

Cascade, Filler, Mass Planting

 

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Information by: Stephanie Duer
Photographer: Norman's Nursery

  • Description

  • Notes

Bar Harbor Juniper is an attractive low growing evergreen with bluish-green feathery scales. Usually grows less than 1 foot high, but spreads 6 to 8, making it well suited as a ground cover. In the winter, foliage may turn reddish purple.
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).