Within the taxonomy of the plant kingdom they are referred to as juniperus horizontalis.
Golden carpet juniper zone.
Although there are several varieties they all grow usually no more than 2 feet tall and will spread and extend roots as they do so.
Creeping juniper sometimes also called creeping cedar is a low lying evergreen groundcover.
After 10 years of growth a mature specimen will measure 4 feet 1 3 m wide and only 4 inches 10 cm high an annual growth rate of 4 to 6 inches 10 15 cm.
This plant is perfect for nestling landscape boulders or softening the top edge of a masonry retaining wall.
Mother lode it grows well in full sun and takes on mauve tones in winter.
Spreading zone 3 junipers.
In winter the foliage turns deep gold and salmon orange with green undertones.
Golden carpet creeping juniper.
Spartan chinese juniper juniperus chinensis spartan hardy in usda zones 5 through 10 produces a dense conical shape up to 8 feet tall in full sun but it is still healthy and attractive with its more open shorter form in a partially shaded location.
Its bright yellow needles appear in groups of three along the trailing branches forming a dense erosion controlling shaggy carpet wherever it grows.
Design ideas low rich green mounding junipers are the perfect choice for erosion control coverage on cut slopes and natural banks where run off is a problem.
If you prefer an even taller tree that can survive all day in dappled shade redcedar.
Providing a bright splash of color all year round juniperus horizontalis golden carpet creeping juniper is a low spreading evergreen shrub with brilliant golden foliage that does not burn in full sun.
Broadmoor another ground covering juniper this one is a bit taller reaching about 2 3 feet in height with a 4 to 6 foot spread.
Arcadia this juniper reaches only 12 to 18 inches and its nice green color and creeping growth makes it a great ground cover in the garden.
Has a somewhat similar appearance as mother lode juniper but is much hardier and has a much quicker growth rate.
Juniperus horizontalis golden carpet is a low spreading selection of creeping juniper with pleasant golden foliage that does not burn in full sun.
If you like the blue pacific juniper you re gonna love its new sibling golden pacific which is basically the same plant but with screaming yellow foliage.
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Slow growing 4 6 in.
Per year 10 15 cm this creeping juniper makes a wonderful specimen plant.
Here s a list of suitable junipers for zone 3.
The dense golden foliage of juniperus horizontalis golden carpet takes on a third dimension as elongated streamers of new growth appear to float over the body of the plant and creep beyond the edges more vigorous than j h.
Has performed very well in many areas of the country very vigorous with excellent year round color interest.
Golden carpet juniper is a multi stemmed evergreen shrub with a ground hugging habit of growth.
