General Culture:
Easily grown in average, medium, well-drained soil in full sun. Adaptable to a wide range of soils. Tolerates hot, dry conditions. To cover a large area, plant 3-4' apart.
Noteworthy Characteristics:
Creeping juniper is a flat, low-growing, evergreen shrub which creeps horizontally and roots where it touches the ground. Grown primarily as a ground cover, this cultivar typically rises only to 4-6" tall, but spreads 3-6' wide. Features medium green foliage with blue overtones which becomes tinged with burgundy in winter. Fleshy, berry-like seed cones are infrequently produced.
Problems:
Juniper blight can be a serious problem. Lesser problems include mites, borers and rust.
Uses:
An excellent groundcover which is relatively low-maintenance once established. Also a good rock garden plant. Effective in mass plantings around homes, foundations and shrubs. Also can be useful for erosion control on slopes.
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