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    Juniperus horizontalis

    Also Known As

    • Creeping Juniper
    • Horizontal Juniper

    Plant type

    shrub, conifer, groundcover

    size

    • H: 18"-2'
    • W: 10'-12'

    planting zones

    • 4a-9b

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    Juniperus horizontalis plant details

    Juniperus horizontalis is an evergreen groundcover conifer shrub with green foliage. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in alkaline and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Juniperus horizontalis

    Plant type: groundcover conifer shrub
    Plant family: cupressaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 10 FT - 12 FT - wide, 18 IN - 2 FT - tall

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Juniperus horizontalis

    USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Resistant to: heat and verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: alkaline and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Growing to only 2' tall and with up to a 10' spread, these shrubs have long, trailing branches. Very adaptable and will withstand hot, dry, sunny locations. Can be used for slopes and ground covers.

    By: Greer Gardens Inc.

    Gardening facts about Juniperus horizontalis plant

    How to Grow Juniperus horizontalis

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • drought tolerant

    • Water Needs

      • dry in summer

    • Soil Needs

      • alkaline
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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    Juniperus communis 'Compressa'

    aka Common Juniper

    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub, Conifer

    Zones

    2a-8b

    Size

    Height: 2'-6'

    Width: 1'-2'

    • sun
    • drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Juniperus communis 'Compressa' form by Dancing Oaks Nursery
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    Juniperus horizontalis 'Pancake'

    aka Creeping Juniper, Dwarf Creeping Juniper, Horizontal Juniper

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Conifer, Groundcover

    Zones

    4a-8b

    Size

    Height: 2"-4"

    Width: 18"-24"

    • sun
    • low - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Juniperus horizontalis 'Pancake' foliage by Far Reaches Farm
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    Juniperus communis var. depressa

    aka Ground Juniper

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Conifer

    Zones

    4a-9b

    Size

    Height: 3'-4'

    Width: 8'-10'

    • sun
    • drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Juniperus communis var. depressa foliage, form by Stan Shebs
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    Juniperus osteosperma

    aka Utah Juniper

    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub, Conifer

    Zones

    3a-9b

    Size

    Height: 15'-30'

    Width: 12'-30'

    • sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    Photo of Juniperus osteosperma foliage by Stan Shebs
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    Juniperus conferta 'Sunsplash'

    aka Sunsplash Shore Juniper

    Plant Type

    Conifer, Groundcover

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 8"

    Width: 5'

    • sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Juniperus conferta 'Sunsplash' foliage by Karl Gercens III
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