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Andorra Juniper

Juniperus Horizontalis 'Plumosa'

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Overview

The Andorra Juniper (Juniperus horizontalis 'Plumosa'), a low-growing conifer, offers year-round visual interest. Its feathery, dense foliage emerges green and transitions to a plum-purple in winter. Hardy in zones 3-9, it thrives in full sun to partial shade and tolerates dry soil once established. Maintenance is minimal, with mature sizes reaching 12-18 inches high and 4-6 feet wide, perfect for ground cover or rock gardens.

Sun Full, HalfWater Extra in Summer, Low, MediumZones 5–10Type Ground cover
Andorra Juniper (Juniperus Horizontalis 'Plumosa') — with mature sizes reaching 12-18 inches high and 4-6 feet wide
Andorra Juniper (Juniperus Horizontalis 'Plumosa') — offers year-round visual interestAndorra Juniper (Juniperus Horizontalis 'Plumosa') — Its feathery, dense foliage emerges green and transitions to a plum-purple in winterAndorra Juniper (Juniperus Horizontalis 'Plumosa') — The Andorra Juniper (Juniperus horizontalis 'Plumosa')Andorra Juniper (Juniperus Horizontalis 'Plumosa') — Hardy in zones 3-9, it thrives in full sun to partial shade and tolerates dry soil once established

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Extra in Summer, Low, Medium
USDA zones
5–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Ground cover
Family
Cupressaceae

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Andorra Juniper (Juniperus Horizontalis 'Plumosa') — with mature sizes reaching 12-18 inches high and 4-6 feet wide
Andorra Juniper (Juniperus Horizontalis 'Plumosa') — offers year-round visual interest
Andorra Juniper (Juniperus Horizontalis 'Plumosa') — Its feathery, dense foliage emerges green and transitions to a plum-purple in winter
Andorra Juniper (Juniperus Horizontalis 'Plumosa') — The Andorra Juniper (Juniperus horizontalis 'Plumosa')
Andorra Juniper (Juniperus Horizontalis 'Plumosa') — Hardy in zones 3-9, it thrives in full sun to partial shade and tolerates dry soil once established
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