About
A ground-hugging, low-growing conifer with widely spreading branches of dense grey-green foliage. New growth at branch tips is blueish in colour. Growth rate is slow-moderate. May be grafted to a rootstock to create a standard tree with a weeping habit.
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, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained, Well-drained
AspectEast-facing, South-facing, West-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH7
Plant details
Plant typeShrubs
HabitSpreading branched, Trailing
FoliageEvergreen
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread1.5-2.5 metres
Time to full height5-10 years
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal 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. See conifer cultivation for further advice
PruningPruning group 1
PropagationPropagate by semi-hardwood cuttings in early autumn, or graft to rootstock to create standard weeping tree
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