Groundcover and Vines – Parsons Juniper

• Parsons juniper

Botanical name:  juniperus chinensis ‘parsonii’ 

Beginner friendly?: yes

Average size at maturity: reaches up to to 3 ft in height and can spread up to 20 ft 

Hardy zone: zones 4-9 

Foliage color: green, gray, blue

Growth rate: grows 4-10 inches a year 

Pruning instructions: trim to contain size as needed 

Propagation methods: cut a stem just below a node and place in water until roots start to emerge

Landscape use: groundcover 

Light needs: 4 hours of sunlight per day 

Special features: medical benefits 

Watering instructions:  drought tolerant. Water weekly until roots are established. Once established reduce watering to only during periods of prolonged drought

Fertilizing instructions : use 12-4-8 in the early spring

Best time to plant: spring or fall 

Best type of soil: adapts to all kinds of soil 

Companion plants: roses, bougainvillea, russian sage 

Toxicity level: toxic for humans and pets if ingested

Invasive species: no