Juniperus communis 'Green Carpet'

Also Known As

Carpet Juniper
Common Juniper
Creeping Juniper
Green Carpet Dwarf Spreading Common Juniper
Green Carpet Juniper

Plant type

shrub, conifer, groundcover

size

H: 4"-6"
W: 4'

planting zones

2a-7b

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Juniperus communis 'Green Carpet' plant details

Juniperus communis 'Green Carpet' is an evergreen groundcover conifer shrub with blue and green foliage. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in acidic, alkaline and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Juniperus communis 'Green Carpet'

Plant type: groundcover conifer shrub
Plant family: cupressaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 4 FT wide, 4 IN - 6 IN - tall
Uses: year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Juniperus communis 'Green Carpet'

USDA Zones: 2a - 7b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: low
Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: acidic, alkaline and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

The bright green, spring growth on this densely textured, ground-covering juniper darkens as it matures into a thick carpet. The tidy, compact plant is extremely hardy and adaptable to a wide range of soil and climate conditions. It covers ground slowly.

By: Kigi Nursery

A ground cover form of Common Juniper (which is usually a tree) with bright green new growth that matures to dark green. Very low growing. "Grows on the worst possible land", according to Michael Dirr and can make a handsome ground cover. Takes any pH. Just won't take the heat in the deep south. Tough little guy! Even though the common name is Siberian Juniper, it is very widespread and is also native to the US.