Juniperus communis 'Green Carpet' (Green Carpet Juniper)
Botanical Information
Family | Cupressaceae |
Genus | Juniperus |
Species | communis |
Cultivar | 'Green Carpet' |
Category | Woody |
Type | Shrub (evergreen) |
Details
USDA Hardiness Zone | 5 |
USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
Canadian Hardiness Zone | 6 |
Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
RHS Hardiness Zone | H7 |
RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
Temperature (°C) | -46 - (-18) |
Temperature (°F) | -50 - 0 |
Height | 10 - 50 cm |
Spread | 100 - 150 cm |
Growth | Slow |
Flowering Period | July |
Description and Growing Information
Propagation | By semi-hardwood cuttings. |
Cultivation | Grows in well-drained soil in full sunlight. |
Pests | Aphids, scale insects, twig blight and webber moth caterpillars. |
Notable Specimens | The Gardens of Fanshawe College (Conifer Garden), London, Ontario, Canada. |
Habitat | Horticultural origin. |
Leaf Description | Bright green, needle-like leaves. |