Juniperus horizontalis 'Andorra Compact' - 30-40 CM C3

Description
The Creeping juniper 'Andorra Compact' (Juniperus horizontalis) is a dwarf shrub that grows dense, flat, creeping and usually reaches a height of approx. 40 cm and a width of approx. 2 metres. Its scale-like leaves are grey-green in colour. This shrub is well tolerant of frost and prefers well-drained soil in a sunny position.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Juniperus horizontalis plumosa compacta.

Bulletpoints
* easy to care for

Leaves
The Creeping juniper 'Andorra Compact' is evergreen. Its needles are grey-green, scale-like.

Spread
North America.

Frost hardiness
The Creeping juniper 'Andorra Compact' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Creeping juniper 'Andorra Compact' is a dense, flat and creeping dwarf shrub. It usually reaches a height of 30 - 40 cm and is approx. 1.5 - 2 m wide. Slow-growing.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the ground is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Care
If watered less frequently but thoroughly and penetratingly, the plant roots are encouraged to penetrate into deeper soil layers. This enables the plant to survive dry periods better.

Use
Ornamental shrub, grave, heather garden, rock garden, roof garden, ground cover, bird food plant, tub

Root
Juniperus horizontalis 'Andorra Compact' is a deep-rooting plant and, depending on the soil, forms densely branched roots.