PHOTOS OF SPREADING JUNIPERS

An old favorite for covering slopes and steep banks is the spreading juniper. Junipers are known for their fast growth, adaptation to poor soil, and low maintenance requirements. These evergreen plants are usually spaced three to four feet apart, with every other row being staggered for even cover. Closer spacing requires more plants of course, but provides faster groundcover of the planting area. Weed control is very important during the first few years, while the junipers are filling-in and covering the slope. Eventually, the plants will completely cover the planting area, reducing the need for mulching and weed control.

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Below are photos and descriptions of popular spreading junipers.

BLUE CHIP JUNIPER Juniperus horizontalis 'Blue Chip' Silver-blue foliage all year Prefers full sun Growth to 12" high x 8 feet wide

BLUE PACIFIC JUNIPER Juniperus conferta 'Blue Pacific' Blue-green foliage all year Full sun to partial shade Growth to 12" high x 7 feet wide

BLUE RUG JUNIPER Juniperus horizontalis 'Wiltonii' Silver-blue foliage all year Full sun Growth to 6" high x 8 feet wide

BROADMOOR JUNIPER Juniperus sabina 'Broadmoor' Bright green foliage all year Full sun Growth to 36" high x 6 feet wide



GOLD COAST JUNIPER Juniperus x pfitzeriana 'Aurea' Gold-tipped lacy foliage all year Full sun Growth to 36" high x 4 feet wide

GOLDEN CREEPING JUNIPER Juniperus horizontalis 'Mother Lode' Gold foliage to yellow-bronze in winter Full sun Growth to 6' high x 3 feet wide

GREY OWL JUNIPER Juniperus virginiana 'Grey Owl' Silver blue-gray/Purplish in winter Full sun Growth to 36" high x 6 feet wide

DWARF JAPANESE GARDEN JUNIPER Juniperus procumbens 'Nana' Bluish-green foliage all year Full sun Growth to 12" high x 6 feet wide (a DLS favorite)



SARGENT'S BLUE JUNIPER Juniperus chinensis sargentii 'Glauca' Blue-green foliage all year Full sun Growth to 24" high x 10 feet wide

SEA GREEN JUNIPER Juniperus chinensis 'Sea Green' Mint-green foliage all year Full sun Growth to 60" high x 8 feet wide
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