Juniperus horizontalis 'Wiltonii' - 25-30 CM C3.5

Description
The Creeping juniper 'Wiltonii' (Juniperus horizontalis) is a dwarf shrub that grows densely, flat and creeping, usually reaching a height of around 30 cm and a width of around 2.5 m. Its scale-like leaves are blue-green in colour. This shrub is highly frost-hardy. It prefers well-drained, loose soil in a sunny to semi-shaded position.

Bulletpoints
* easy to care for

Leaves
The Creeping juniper 'Wiltonii' is evergreen. Its needles are blue-green, scale-like.

Spread
North America.

Frost hardiness
The Creeping juniper 'Wiltonii' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Creeping juniper 'Wiltonii' is a dense, flat and creeping dwarf shrub. It usually reaches a height of 20–30 cm and spreads to a width of approx. 1.5–2.5 m. 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 'Wiltonii' is a deep-rooting plant and, depending on the soil, forms densely branched roots.