About
A wide-spreading, prostrate evergreen conifer about 10cm tall and 1m or more across, with dense, neat, prickly, needle-like, lime green foliage.
About the genus
Juniperus can be prostrate or erect, evergreen shrubs or trees with aromatic, scale-like or sharply pointed awl-shaped leaves, and small globose fruits
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun, Partial shade
Soil typeChalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing, East-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH7
Plant details
Plant typeShrubs, Conifers
HabitMatforming
FoliageEvergreen
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread1-1.5 metres
Time to full height10-20 years
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Rock garden, Coastal, Gravel garden
ToxicitySkin allergen, wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Care notes
CultivationGrow in any well-drained soil including dry, chalky or sandy soils in full sun or light dappled shade. Ideal ground cover. See conifer cultivation for further advice
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by semi-hardwood cuttings
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to aphids, juniper scale and caterpillars
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to phytophthora, canker and honey fungus. See also Conifers: brown patches