Juniperus horizontalis | Creeping Juniper | Shrub
Juniperus horizontalis belongs to the plant family CUPRESSACE and Genus Juniperus This Shrub prefers Dry soil a pH of 7 . All plants need light to allow the photosynthesis process of converting carbon dioxide to growth sugars to take place. Some plants need more sun-light than others. For this plant those sunlight conditions are well described as … Various
We are often asked about plants for humming bird attraction. Unfortunately Juniperus horizontalis does not attract these beautiful hummingbird, sunbird or nectar feeding varieties of garden birds
If you're looking for a plant well known for its display of Autumn foliage then consider Juniperus horizontalis for its Fall leaf properties
Juniperus horizontalis creeping juniper is not known as a butterfly attracting plant
Juniperus horizontalis | Creeping Juniper is an evergreen specimen which means it keeps it leaves throughout the year.
Almost all plants grown in gardens need to be fed using fertilzer in order to see them at their best. For this plant the suggested fertilizer program would be based upon … Typical mix of: 3 parts Nitrogen (N), 2 parts Phosphorous (P) and 3 parts Potassium (K for Latin name Kalium).
Juniperus horizontalis has an attractive autumn display of leaves. Creeping juniper has a colorful display of berries in the fall and early winter. This plant can survive the coldest of winter climates with annual temperatures as low as -50 Fahrenheit. This species needs summer days with high heat. The best soil for this plant has a texture that is light. It likes dry soils. This species can survive for a while without water. This plant tolerates windy and salty seaside conditions.
Juniperus horizontalis will under good growing conditions survive and prosper between 5 and20 years.
Juniperus horizontalis is a woody perennial. Creeping juniper is evergreen. Leaves: This plant has scaly leaves.
This specimen plant will normally never grow higher than 1' 6" feet will have an overall spread somewhere between 4' and 8'
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