Botanical Name: Juniperus communis 'Hornibrookii'
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Common Name: Hornibrook Juniper  
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Water Saving Tip:

Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.

  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Conifer, Shrub, Ground cover

 

Height Range

1-3'

 

Flower Color

n/a

 

Flower Season

n/a

 

Leaf Color

Green, Grey Green, Silver

 

Bark Color

Green

 

Fruit Color

Black, Blue

 

Fruit Season

Fall

Sun

Full

 

Water

Low, Medium

 

Growth Rate

Moderate

 

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

 

Soil Condition

Average, Rich, Poor, Well-drained, Dry

 

Soil pH

Neutral, Basic

 

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

English Cottage, Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish

 

Accenting Features

n/a

 

Seasonal Interest

Winter

 

Location Uses

Shrub Border, Foundation, Parking Strip

 

Special Uses

Small Spaces

 

Attracts Wildlife

Birds

Information by: Stephanie Duer
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  • Description

  • Notes

'Hornibrookii' is a low-growing evergreen groundcover, growing 12 to 18 inches tall and 3 to 4 feet across. It has a slightly upward ascending habit, giving it a layered appearance. It has short, sharp needles with a silver-white band above and green underneath. Summer color is a rich silver-green, turning brownish over the winter months.
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.