Juniper

Juniperus Horizontalis 'Prostrata'.

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Overview

Juniperus horizontalis 'Prostrata' is a durable, ground-cover evergreen showcasing silver-blue foliage that may turn purplish in winter. Often spreading wider than its height, it typically reaches 1-2 feet tall and 6-8 feet wide. This juniper thrives in full sun and adapts to a variety of soils, requiring minimal maintenance. Ideal as erosion control or in rock gardens, it provides year-round interest and is hardy in USDA zones 3-9.

Sun FullWater LowZones 4–10Climate Temperate

Juniper (Juniperus Horizontalis 'Prostrata'.) — Juniperus horizontalis 'Prostrata' is a durable

Juniper (Juniperus Horizontalis 'Prostrata'.) — ground-cover evergreen showcasing silver-blue foliage that may turn purplish in winter

Juniper (Juniperus Horizontalis 'Prostrata'.) — Often spreading wider than its height, it typically reaches 1-2 feet tall and 6-8 feet wide

Juniper (Juniperus Horizontalis 'Prostrata'.) — This juniper thrives in full sun and adapts to a variety of soils, requiring minimal maintenance

Juniper (Juniperus Horizontalis 'Prostrata'.) — Ideal as erosion control or in rock gardens, it provides year-round interest and is hardy in USDA zones 3-9

Culture

Sun: Full
Water: Low
USDA zones: 4–10

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Cupressaceae
Climate: Temperate

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Juniper (Juniperus Horizontalis 'Prostrata'.) — Juniperus horizontalis 'Prostrata' is a durable

Juniper (Juniperus Horizontalis 'Prostrata'.) — ground-cover evergreen showcasing silver-blue foliage that may turn purplish in winter

Juniper (Juniperus Horizontalis 'Prostrata'.) — Often spreading wider than its height, it typically reaches 1-2 feet tall and 6-8 feet wide

Juniper (Juniperus Horizontalis 'Prostrata'.) — This juniper thrives in full sun and adapts to a variety of soils, requiring minimal maintenance

Juniper (Juniperus Horizontalis 'Prostrata'.) — Ideal as erosion control or in rock gardens, it provides year-round interest and is hardy in USDA zones 3-9

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