Juniperus horizontalis 'Wiltonii' |
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Blue Rug Juniper |
Description
As an evergreen shrub which is used as a prostrate ground cover, this juniper is valued for its silver, blue green foliage which remains a constant blue color throughout winter. It is useful on slopes and when draped over walls. Junipers are highly combustible plants.
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Anatomy
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Culture
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Design
Plant Type
Shrub, Ground cover
Height Range
Under 1'
Flower Color
n/a
Flower Season
n/a
Leaf Color
Blue Green, Silver
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
Blue
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full
Water
Low
Growth Rate
Fast, Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Rich, Poor, Well-drained, Moist, Dry
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral, Basic
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Formal, Japanese, Mediterranean, Ranch, Seascape
Accenting Features
Fall Color
Seasonal Interest
n/a
Location Uses
Entry, Shrub Border, Foundation, Parking Strip, Patio, Park, Parking Lot, Raised Planter, Swimming Pool, With Rocks
Special Uses
Cascade, Erosion Control, Filler, Mass Planting, Lawn Substitute, Small Spaces
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Water between sunset and sunrise when temperatures and wind are the lowest.