There are so many ways to use this shrub in the landscape! Ground cover, rock gardens, by house foundations, on slopes for erosion control, or in a group in large open areas.
Juniperus procumbens 'Variegata'
Japanese Garden Juniper
Tips for Homeowners:
Best to plant where it can grow to its full potential without pruning. Important to clean tools before pruning to eliminate potential for insect and disease.
Rate this Plant:
Beautiful bright green-blue and white foliage with a trailing form that looks stunning when left to roam.
- Slightly mounding habit in the middle
- Slow-growing, ground hugging
- Blue-green and yellow foliage
Height: 2-3 ft
Spread: 8-10 ft
Zone: 4-9
Interesting Notes about Japanese Garden Juniper:
Junipers are popular evergreen shrubs and trees because there are many different shapes to fit many landscape uses, plus they are very resistant to deer damage. They tolerate heavy clay soils, air pollution, and some dry periods once they're established. However they absolutely don't like being in a spot that stays wet. The young foliage is prickly but softens to the touch as it gets older. This ground cover type will hug the ground or it can be trained on a stake to grow as a topiary.
Characteristics & Attributes
Attributes:
- Ground Cover
- Low Maintenance
- Specimen
- Great Foliage
- Mass Planting
- Evergreen
- Winter Interest
- Drought Tolerant
- Rock Garden
Foliage Color:
- Green
- White
- Blue
- Purple
Exposure:
- Full Sun
Habit:
- Creeping/Ground Cover
Season of Interest (Foliage):
- Fall
- Summer
- Winter
Soil Moisture:
- Average Water