Juniperus hor. 'Wiltonii' |
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Blue Carpet Juniper |
Description
As an evergreen shrub which is used as a prostrate ground cover, this juniperus is valued for its silver-blue-green foliage which remains a constant blue color through winter. It is useful on slopes and when draped over walls.
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Anatomy
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Culture
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Design
Plant Type
Shrub, Ground cover
Height Range
Under 1', 1-3', 3-6'
Flower Color
n/a
Flower Season
n/a
Leaf Color
Blue Green, Silver
Bark Color
Brown, Green
Fruit Color
Blue
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half, Shade
Water
Very Low, Medium
Growth Rate
Fast, Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Well-drained, Moist
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Japanese, Mediterranean
Accenting Features
Fall Color, Unusual Foliage, Unusual Shape
Seasonal Interest
n/a
Location Uses
Background, Entry, Perennial Border, Foundation, Patio, Swimming Pool, Walls / Fences, Walkways, With Rocks
Special Uses
Cascade, Erosion Control, Filler, Mass Planting, Small Spaces
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Check the soil's moisture level before watering.
You can reduce your water use 20-50% by regularly checking the soil before watering.