Creeping Juniper

General
Scientific Name: Juniperus Creeping Juniper horizontalis 
Family: Cupressaceae (Cypress) 
Hardiness: Zone 2 
Leaves: Evergreen 
Plant Type: Shrub 

Growth 
Rate: Slow 
Mature Height: <4’ 
Longevity: Long 
Power Line: Yes 

Ornamental 
Flowers: Inconspicuous 
Fruit: Small blue berry-like cone 
Fall Color: n/a

A valuable ground cover in landscapes across the U.S. and southern Canada. Native throughout North America. It is typically found growing in rocky or sandy soils including rock outcroppings, stony slopes, coastal cliffs, prairies, sand dunes. An excellent xeriscape plant because of its low water and maintenance needs.

Light: Full sun. 
Water: Low water needs. 
Soil: Adapted to a wide variety, intolerant of wet soils.

Several cultivated varieties are available. Some common ones include: 

‘Wiltonii’- a female cultivar noted for its excellent, dense, prostrate form. It features silver blue foliage that acquires purple tones in winter. 

‘Mother Lode’- a sport of Wiltonii that has distinctive gold variegated foliage that turns orangish in winter. 

‘Blue Chip’- this prostrate grower maintains its steel-blue foliage all year.