1 Gal. Blue Rug Juniper in Grower’s Pot, Fragrant Ground Cover

Description

• This Juniper variety is the most tolerant to less than optimal conditions like dry, sandy, and sloped terrains. Place it cascading against a wall, over rocks, and on banks to aid in erosion control. Using the Blue Rug Juniper for ground cover is an excellent choice, as they are the lowest and slowest growing Junipers. The birds will also be grateful when Juniper berries appear in the fall, as they are the perfect snack for our winged friends.
• The Juniper Blue Rug plant is a low maintenance species known for its ability to thrive in desert climates. When planted in ideal conditions, this Juniper is extremely easy to care for. During colder seasons, the silver-blue evergreen leaves will acclimate to the fluctuating temperatures of snow and frost. A common pest that occurs in this evergreen shrub is spider mites. This can be prevented by hosing the plant with a strong spray of water and will disrupt web-making.
• Juniperus horizontalis ‘wiltonii’ grows best in USDA hardiness zone 3 to 9. Grow this Juniper in a full sun spot, and water once the soil has completely dried. Plant Blue Rug Juniper ground cover in a hole double the size of the root ball. This trailing juniper is drought tolerant and prefers less moisture in its root systems. Juniper shrubs are also tolerant to salty or sandy soils and can be planted near the coast.
• The Blue Rug Juniper will spread about 6-8 feet and only reach .5 feet in height. Plant this shrub staggered, 3 to 4 feet apart to ensure full coverage groundcover functions.
• Pruning a Blue Rug Juniper should be done lightly to achieve the desired shape. Heavy trimming is not recommended because Junipers usually have dead zones in their center. This means that some areas on a mature Blue Rug plant may not receive sufficient light and will dry up. On most occasions, new growth will not develop in this area unless there are remaining green needles on the affected branches.
• The Blue Rug Juniper is deer resistant unless it is the only specimen in the area. Juniper plants are not deer’s first choice but will be more attractive when they produce berries.
• Blue Rug Junipers make a great addition to all sorts of landscapes. If you’ve ever wanted a green wall, look no further! You can train the Juniper to cascade over walls to encourage a centered growth habit. They are most commonly seen in rock gardens, retaining walls, and borders as their creeping habits given the landscape a multi-dimensional look.
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