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Juniperus communis Green Carpet

Green Carpet Juniper

A flat, ground-hugging juniper with bright green, slightly prickly foliage maturing to a deep green. They will tolerate poor soils and have a compact growth habit ideal for small spaces or rock gardens.

  • »  Low, dense spreader
  • »  Open-scale texture on mature growth and closed on juvenile foliage
  • »  Green needles
  • »  Use for a ground cover or mass plantings

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$78.00
  • Category:Evergreens
  • Hardiness Zone:3
  • Height:10-15 cm
  • Spread:70-80 cm
Exposure
• Full Sun
Soil Moisture
• Average to Dry Soils
• Well-drained
Growth Rate
• Slow
Attributes
• Drought Tolerant
• Evergreen
• Heat Tolerant
• Salt Tolerant
• Low Maintenance
• Xeriscape
Habit
• Compact
• Prostrate
• Spreading
Foliage Color
• Green
Landscape uses
• Ground cover
• Rock garden
Planting instructions
• Container Plants
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Juniperus communis 'Green Carpet'

Once established, junipers require little water. They will also tolerate a wide variety of soil conditions and require corrective pruning once a year. Spreading junipers present a low maintenance option to prevent erosion on hillsides.