Botanical Overview
Blue Rug Juniper (Juniperus horizontalis Wiltoni) is a prostrate suited to wholesale landscape projects.
Key Characteristics
- Mature Size: 0.3–0.5 ft tall × 6–8 ft wide
- Hardiness Zone: 3–9
- Form: Prostrate
Environmental Requirements
- Sun: Full sun
- Soil: Well-drained; tolerates poor soils
- Moisture: Low to average
Seasonal Interest
- Flowering: Non-flowering; produces berry-like cones (spring cone development) –
- Fall Colour: Evergreen needles
- Fruit / Cones: None
- Seasonal Notes: Silvery-blue rug-like carpet; purple in winter
Landscape Uses
Foundation, screening, groundcover, rock gardens
Additional Notes
- Wildlife Value: Bird cover/food
- Native Range: Northern North America
Availability
Supplied by Uxbridge Nurseries as wholesale nursery stock. Contact us for current availability and quotes.
