Photo by Karl Gercens III
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Juniperus horizontalis 'Mother Lode'
Also Known As
- Juniperus horizontalis 'Golden Wiltonii'
- Golden Wiltonii Creeping Juniper
- Mother Lode Creeping Juniper
- Mother Lode Juniper
Plant type
shrub, conifer, groundcover
size
- H: 3"-4"
- W: 3'
planting zones
- 3a-8b
Juniperus horizontalis 'Mother Lode' plant details
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
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Conifer Kingdom
Garden photo gallery of Juniperus horizontalis 'Mother Lode'
By: Petal Talk
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Gardening facts about Juniperus horizontalis 'Mother Lode' plant
How to Grow Juniperus horizontalis 'Mother Lode'
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly shade
Water Needs
- regular - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in summer
Soil Needs
- alkaline
- average
- lean
- well-drained
- rocky
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- erosion control
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- gold
- chartreuse
Foliage Season
- evergreen
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