Andorra juniper

Juniperus horizontalis ‘Plumosa Compacta’

Type:: evergreen shrubs
nativar
shrubs
Notable Traits:: low-maintenance
resistant: deer
resistant: disease
resistant: rabbit
striking foliage
tolerates clay soil
tolerates harsh roadside conditions
Hardiness:: Zone 4 – 9
Mature Height:: 12-18in
Light:: part sun/afternoon shade (eastern exposure)
part to full sun (6 hours or more sun)
sun (8+ hrs)
Water:: drought tolerant once established
Foliage:: green
purple

Description

This densely branching evergreen creates a 12–18” high groundcover that spreads up to 6′ wide. Versatile for rock gardens and borders. Bright green foliage turns plum-purple in winter.

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