Juniperus horizontalis 'Mother Lode'

Juniperus horizontalis 'Mother Lode' is a slow-growing evergreen groundcover conifer shrub with chartreuse and gold foliage. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in alkaline, average, lean, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something for erosion control, heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Juniperus horizontalis 'Mother Lode'

Plant type: groundcover conifer shrub

Plant family: cupressaceae

Foliage: evergreen chartreuse and gold

Mature size: 0 IN - 3 FT - wide, 3 IN - 4 IN - tall

Uses: fall color, rock garden, winter interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Juniperus horizontalis 'Mother Lode'

USDA Zones: 3a - 8b

Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade

Watering frequency: regular - low

Resistant to: erosion, heat and verticillium wilt

Soil needs: alkaline, average, lean, rocky and well-drained