Buy Juniperus horizontalis 'Pancake'

Also Known As

Creeping Juniper
Dwarf Creeping Juniper
Horizontal Juniper

Plant type

shrub, conifer, groundcover

size

H: 2"-4"
W: 18"-24"

planting zones

4a-8b

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Juniperus horizontalis 'Pancake' plant details

Juniperus horizontalis 'Pancake' is a slow-growing evergreen groundcover conifer shrub with blue and green foliage. Grows well with sun and low water. 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 verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Juniperus horizontalis 'Pancake'

Plant type: groundcover conifer shrub
Plant family: cupressaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 18 IN - 24 IN - wide, 2 IN - 4 IN - tall
Uses: cascading, container plant, dwarf, prostrate, rock garden, spreading, winter interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Juniperus horizontalis 'Pancake'

USDA Zones: 4a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: low
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: alkaline and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

As the name says J. horizontals is flat growing to 2-3” x 18” across. Wants full sun and good drainage to get the best blue green color.

By: Gossler Farms

A low-growing juniper that is literally flat with gray-blue foliage. One of the most distinctive junipers that is aptly named.

By: Conifer Kingdom

An unusually low-growing conifer. The gray-blue foliage makes this a marvelous groundcover for the garden. Prefers organic rich well-drained soil.

By: Kigi Nursery

An unusually low-growing Juniper. The nearly flat, gray-blue foliage makes this a marvelous groundcover for the garden.

By: Maplestone Ornamentals

This is surely one of the flattest (Flat as a .......) cultivars of this species and really puts the horizontal in horizontalis. Just 2-3 inches high and spreading several feet in time, this is a fine groundcover but also excels at spilling over a wall or container. Subtle russet tones in winter.