creeping juniper
Juniperus horizontalis 'Blue Chip'
Cycle:
Perennial
Watering:
Average
Propagation:
Cutting,Layering Propagation,Division,Grafting Propagation
Hardiness Zone:
2
Flowers:
Non-flowering Flowers
Sun:
Full sun
Soil:
Sandy Loamy Clay Rocky
Fruits:
blue Fruits Ready In Fall
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
silver
Growth Rate:
Low
Maintenance:
Low
Drought Tolerant:
Yes
Salt Tolerant:
Yes
Invasive:
Yes
Care Level:
Low
watering
Creeping Juniper should be watered once every 5-7 days, depending on weather and time of year. In the heat of summer, more frequent watering may be necessary. It should be watered deeply so that the soil is soaked and the roots of the plant are moist. Be sure not to overwater as this can cause root rot. After rooting, water and then allow the soil to dry between waterings.
sunlight
Creeping juniper, also known as Juniperus horizontalis 'Blue Chip', enjoys full sun conditions, meaning 6-8 hours of direct sunlight a day. This particular species is drought resilient and prefers full sun exposure, in order to enjoy vigorous growth and spread more readily. Too little sunlight and creeping juniper runs the risk of being spindly and weak, with faded foliage color. If you have a shadier area, try another species of juniper, such as Juniperus horizontalis 'Plumosa', as this 1 might do better in a partially shaded area.
pruning
Creeping juniper (Juniperus horizontalis 'Blue Chip') is an evergreen shrub that usually requires minimal pruning. Pruning should only be done no more than twice a year and should be light and minimal. Prune lightly in late spring before any new growth has started and lightly again in early fall just before the new growth has set in. This pruning will help keep the shape and size of the shrub in check without impacting its beauty. Generally, only light pruning and removing dead or diseased branches is recommended for a healthy creeping juniper.
