- Creeping juniper
Botanical name: juniperus horizontalis
Average Size at
Maturity: can grow up to one foot in height and can spread to about 10 ft
Hardy zone: zones 3-9
Foliage Color: green, blue, yellow
Growth Rate: grows no more than a ft a year
Pruning needs: trim to contain size as needed
Landscape Use: groundcover
Light Needs: about 4-6 hours of sun a day
Special Feature: thrives in coastal climates
Water Needs: drought tolerant. Water weekly until roots are established. Once established reduce watering to only during periods of prolonged drought
Fertilizing needs: dilute an organic fertilizer and apply 3 times in the spring and twice in the fall
