Juniperus horizontalis 'Wiltonii' |
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Blue Rug Juniper |
Description
As an evergreen shrub which is used as a prostrate ground cover, this juniper 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'
Flower Color
n/a
Flower Season
n/a
Leaf Color
Blue Green, Silver
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
Blue
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full
Water
Low
Growth Rate
Fast, Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Rich, Poor, Well-drained, Moist, Dry
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral, Basic
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Formal, Japanese, Mediterranean, Ranch, Seascape
Accenting Features
Fall Color
Seasonal Interest
n/a
Location Uses
Entry, Shrub Border, Foundation, Parking Strip, Patio, Park, Parking Lot, Raised Planter, Swimming Pool, With Rocks
Special Uses
Cascade, Erosion Control, Filler, Mass Planting, Lawn Substitute, Small Spaces
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Check your irrigation systems at least once per month (or after each mowing).
Monitor each cycle to identify obvious problems and to confirm that all of the components are functioning properly.
Contact your water agency for assistance.