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Juniperus horizontalis Hughes

Hughes Juniper

The attractive, feathery, silver-blue foliage matures to a plum-blue for winter colour on this low, evergreen ground cover. A spreading form suitable for trailing over walls or rocks.

  • »  Low, spreading habit with feathery branches
  • »  Silvery-blue foliage throughout most of the year
  • »  Winter foliage colour shows a tinge of purple
  • »  Use as a ground cover or for mass plantings

3gal
$49.50
  • Category:Evergreens
  • Hardiness Zone:3
  • Height:30-50 cm
  • Spread:150-175 cm
Exposure
• Full Sun
Soil Moisture
• Average to Dry Soils
• Well-drained
Growth Rate
• Medium
Attributes
• Drought Tolerant
• Evergreen
• Heat Tolerant
• Salt Tolerant
• Low Maintenance
Habit
• Compact
• Spreading
• Trailing
Foliage Color
• Blue
• Purple
• Silver
Landscape uses
• Ground cover
Planting instructions
• Container Plants
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Juniperus horizontalis 'Hughes'

Once established, junipers require little water and tolerate a wide variety of soil conditions. The low, spreading branches make it ideal for trailing over rocks or walls and for erosion control on hillsides.