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Juniperus horizontalis 'Glacier'

Also Known As

  • Glacier Creeping Juniper

Plant type

shrub, conifer, groundcover

size

  • H: 5"
  • W: 40"

planting zones

  • 2a-8b

Juniperus horizontalis 'Glacier' plant details

Juniperus horizontalis 'Glacier' is a slow-growing evergreen groundcover conifer shrub with blue and green foliage. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Juniperus horizontalis 'Glacier'

Plant type: groundcover conifer shrub
Plant family: cupressaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 40 IN wide, 5 IN tall
Uses: border plant, compact, container plant, dwarf, prostrate, rock garden, spreading, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Juniperus horizontalis 'Glacier'

USDA Zones: 2a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Short, blue-green foliage on this ground-hugging plant turns a silver-blue in winter. Found by Horstmann in the Glacier Nature Reserve in the Rocky Mountains.

Gardening facts about Juniperus horizontalis 'Glacier' plant

How to Grow Juniperus horizontalis 'Glacier'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
    • blue
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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