Juniperus horizontalis 'Golden Carpet' - 20-25 CM C3

Description
The Creeping juniper 'Golden Carpet' (Juniperus horizontalis) is a dwarf shrub that grows dense, flat, creeping and usually reaches a height of approx. 50 cm and a width of approx. 2.5 metres. Its scale-like leaves are yellow in colour. This shrub is well tolerant of frost and prefers well-drained soil in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Bulletpoints
* easy to care for

Leaves
The Creeping juniper 'Golden Carpet' is evergreen. Its needles are yellow, scale-like.

Bark
Grey bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Spread
North America.

Frost hardiness
The Creeping juniper 'Golden Carpet' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Creeping juniper 'Golden Carpet' is a dense, flat and creeping dwarf shrub. It usually reaches a height of 30 - 50 cm and is approx. 1.5 - 2.5 m wide. Slow-growing.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

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 feeder

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