Creeping Juniper, a hardy evergreen shrub, serves as low-maintenance ground cover. It's favored for rocky slopes, aiding soil erosion control, and it suits dry regions due to its drought tolerance. Its aromatic blue-green foliage turns purplish in winter, making it versatile for retaining walls, rock gardens, and seaside landscapes. Spring or fall planting works, and it thrives on uneven rocky terrain, requiring minimal care while enhancing outdoor spaces.
Creeping Juniper Care
Juniperus horizontalis
What is the plant
Let's get to know Creeping Juniper, or scientifically Juniperus horizontalis, a shrub that likes to spread out. It doesn't grow tall, usually hanging around 6 to 18 inches (15-46 cm), but boy, can it cover some ground with its trailing branches, its main identification feature. What's cool about it? Well, its foliage is like little scales, and it comes in different shades of green, blue, or silver.
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Humidity
Normal
Lighting
Full Sun
Temperature
20°C - 35°C
Hardiness zone
3 - 9
Difficulty
Easy
Hibernation
Cold Period
How to Care for the Plant
Container
So, can you put this Juniper in a pot? Technically, yes, but it's a bit like caging a wild animal. It prefers to roam free in the open ground, stretching its branches.
Fun fact
This cool shrub is a versatile ground cover with a prostrate growth habit, ideal for preventing soil erosion, covering rocky terrain, or adding texture to gardens. It's highly drought-tolerant, thriving in arid conditions, making it an excellent choice for water-efficient landscaping like xeriscaping.
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