Youngstown Creeping Juniper - Shipped
Youngstown Creeping Juniper is a coniferous shrub with a dense upward spreading branches. The spiny aromatic needle-like foliage is silver-grey and earns purple tones in winter. Best planted in full sun and well-drained soils. Drought Tolerant once established.
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Type: |
Shrub |
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Origins: |
Alaska, Canada, and Northern US |
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Height: |
0.5' - 1' |
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Spread: |
4' - 6' |
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Spacing: |
5' |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
4 - 9 |
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Culture: |
Full Sun |
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Bloom Color: |
N/A |
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Season of Interest: |
Year-Round |
MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Junipers are generally susceptible to blights, especially in unusually wet weather. Rust and canker may occur, though it is not serious. Potential pests include aphids, bagworms, webworms, and scale.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Rock Gardens, Naturalized Areas, Hedges, Groundcover, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Rose, Clematis, Ninebark
Image: Lazaregagnidze, Juniperus horizontalis Creeping Juniper ჰორიზონტალური ღვია, CC BY-SA 4.0