The best time to start harvesting the fruits from Juniperus horizontalis 'Glomerata' is typically in late summer or early fall, usually between August and October.
creeping juniper
Juniperus horizontalis 'Glomerata'
Creeping Juniper, Juniperus horizontalis 'Glomerata', is a low-growing evergreen conifer. It has a prostrate habit that spreads across the ground forming a flat carpet of green foliage, with a slightly thicker texture than other flat-growing conifers. Its needles are a powdery blue-green color and stay green year round. In the spring, it will produce tiny bright yellow flowers that will become small, dark bluish-purple fruits. It is easy to maintain with only occasional to occasional watering and pruning. It is also salt-tolerant and great for coastal landscapes. This versatile plant makes a great groundcover or can be planted in a rock garden or planter.
Cycle:
Perennial
Watering:
Minimum
Propagation:
Layering Propagation,Cutting,Division,Grafting Propagation,Seed Propagation
Hardiness Zone:
2
Flowers:
Non-flowering Flowers
Sun:
Full sun
Soil:
Sandy Loamy Clay Rocky
Fruits:
silver,blue,green,purple,gray,gray Fruits Ready In Fall
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
green
Growth Rate:
Low
Maintenance:
Low
Drought Tolerant:
Yes
Salt Tolerant:
Yes
Thorny:
Yes
Invasive:
Yes
Care Level:
Low
watering
Creeping Juniper plants should be watered thoroughly every 7-10 days. When watering, be sure to moisten the soil to a depth of 10-12 inches or until the water begins to run freely from the bottom of the pot. Allow the soil to dry slightly between watering. For best results, water in the morning when temperatures are cooler. During active growth periods, increase water as needed to keep the soil evenly moist. In the winter months, water less often as the plant may become too vulnerable to fungal diseases.
sunlight
Creeping junipers (Juniperus horizontalis 'Glomerata') do best in areas with full sun. They need at least 6 hours of direct sunlight each day for optimal health. In areas where summers are very hot, it may be better to provide filtered sunlight for this species. To do this, an east-facing location is best, where the sun will be filtered by a fence or other vegetation early in the morning, but bright sunshine will be available from midday onward. In northern climates where summers are cooler, up to 8 hours of direct sunlight can be beneficial.
pruning
Creeping juniper (Juniperus horizontalis 'Glomerata') should be pruned each winter to maintain its shape and size. Generally, the best time to prune is during the dormant season, usually after the first frost. Prune up to about 1/3 of the total growth, making sure that no more than the top 2-3 inches of growth is removed. Begin by removing any dead, diseased, or damaged branches. Be sure to also prune back any branches that have grown upright rather than horizontally. After making these main cuts, it is also a good idea to thin out some of the inner growth to allow more light and air circulation to the center of the plant.
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 'Glomerata' is typically in late summer or early fall, usually between August and October.
