Juniperus horizontalis 'Wiltonii'

 

  Blue Rug Juniper

  Family: Cupressaceae

  Origin: Maine

Hardiness: Zones 7 to 10
Growth: Moderate rate of growth
Form: Trailing branches form a dense, low mat
Leaves: Scale like leaves; silver-blue color
Flowers: Inconspicuous
Fruit: Blue 'berries'
Exposure: Full sun or part shade; tolerates heat
Water: Needs moderate water
Soil: Any well drained soil
Fertilizer: Not needed
Prune: Head back if you want to limit size
Problems: Root rot if soil is always wet

Readily available. Blue Rug is the lowest growing of all junipers. It grows only 4 inches high with an 8 to 10 foot spread. Will cascade over walls.

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