The best time to start harvesting the fruits from Juniperus horizontalis 'Blue Forest' is in late summer or early fall, typically between August and October.
creeping juniper
Juniperus horizontalis 'Blue Forest'
Creeping juniper (Juniperus horizontalis 'Blue Forest') is an evergreen plant that is prized for its soft, bright blue-green foliage. This fast-spreading juniper is perfect for ground cover in sunny areas and used as a visual deterrent to unwanted wildlife or pets. It can also be grown as a bordering shrub, or cascading over a wall. Its foliage creates a dense mat of green, up to 1 foot tall and over 6 feet wide. Its feathery needle-like foliage is highly tolerant of drought and heat, makes it an excellent choice for many landscaping purposes. Versatile and resilient, this hardy plant adds texture and colour throughout the year.
Cycle:
Perennial
Watering:
Minimum
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
Care Level:
Moderate
watering
Creeping juniper (Juniperus horizontalis 'Blue Forest') should be watered deeply but infrequently. This plant should be watered once per week during the growing season (spring and summer) and once every 2 weeks during the dormant season (fall and winter) with about 1 inch of water per session. The soil should be allowed to dry out completely between waterings. To ensure the juniper receives enough water, the soil should be tested with a finger or a soil moisture meter. Too much water will cause the juniper's foliage to turn yellow or brown.
sunlight
Creeping Juniper requires full sun for optimal growth and maintenance. It thrives best in areas that get 8 to 10 hours of sun every day but can also tolerate up to 12 hours a day. It can handle partial shade but will struggle in intense shade and may not survive. During the summer months, it can require more shade to protect against overexposure to the sun and prevent it from wilting during the hottest part of the day. During the winter months however, it still needs at least 4 hours of sun a day to grow properly.
pruning
Creeping juniper (Juniperus horizontalis 'Blue Forest') should be pruned once a year in late winter or early spring. When pruning, ensure that you remove any dead or diseased branches, as well as any branches that are growing in an undesired direction or have become overcrowded. Cut back the longest branches to promote new growth. Additionally, prune the foliage down to no more than half of its original size. This will help to reduce the size of the plant and promote more even shaping.
Season
Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Harvest Fruit
Starts Flowering
Creeping juniper typically starts flowering in late spring, usually in May or June.
Starts Flowering
Creeping juniper typically starts flowering in late spring, usually in May or June.
Harvest Fruit
The best time to start harvesting the fruits from Juniperus horizontalis 'Blue Forest' is in late summer or early fall, typically between August and October.
