Juniperus communis var. depressa

Prostrate Juniper, Old Field Juniper

Family: Cupressaceae Cypress


Type Shrub
USDA Hardiness range 4A - 10A
Exposure Partial shade to full sun
Bloom color Brown, yellow
Bloom time Spring
Water needs Dry to moist
Landscape uses Border, erosion control, foundation, massing
Height 36" to 5' / 90cm to 1.60m
Spread 8' to 10' / 2.40m to 3.00m
Growth rate Moderate
Persistence Evergreen, needles or needle-like
Leaf color Blue, green
Fruit color Blue, brown
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral, alkaline, slightly alkaline
Soil type Sandy, clay, loamy
Form Prostrate, spreading or horizontal
Attributes and features Fragrant foliage