About
A ground-hugging, wide-spreading, evergreen shrub of creeping habit with grey-green foliage to 30cm (1ft). Produces small, dark blue, spherical fruit.
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
HabitMatforming, Trailing
FoliageEvergreen
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread4-8 metres
Time to full height10-20 years
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Rock garden
ToxicityHarmful if eaten/skin allergen. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Care notes
CultivationGrow in any well-drained soil, including dry, chalky or sandy soils, preferably in full sun or in light dappled shade.
PruningSee pruning group 1
PropagationPropagate by seed (tree/shrub). Remove seed from flesh as soon as ripe and sow in containers in a cold frame. Germination may take up to 5 years. Root semi-hardwood cuttings in early autumn.
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to aphids, scale insects, conifer red spider mite and caterpillars
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to phytophthora, canker and honey fungus. See also Conifers: brown patches