Creeping Juniper (Juniperus horizontalis)

Sun Needs:

• Full sun
• Requires at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily
• Tolerates light shade but may become sparse

Bloom Time:

• Not grown for flowers
• Produces small, inconspicuous cones

Size:

Height: 6 inches to 2 feet (depending on cultivar)
Width: 6 to 10 feet or more (spreads widely over time)

Attributes:

• Evergreen with fine, scale-like foliage
• Spreading, mat-forming habit
• Excellent for erosion control and groundcover
• Drought- and salt-tolerant once established
• Deer-resistant and low-maintenance
• Foliage may turn bronze or purple in winter

Care Tips:

• Prefers well-drained, sandy or rocky soil
• Avoid heavy clay or poorly drained sites
• Water regularly during establishment; drought-tolerant afterward
• No pruning required, but can be trimmed to control spread
• Mulch to suppress weeds and retain moisture

Pest Watch:

• Generally pest- and disease-resistant
• Watch for spider mites and blight in hot, humid conditions