Juniperus horizontalis 'Turquoise Spreader' (Turquoise Spreader Juniper)

Michael's Opinion

This specimen is an ideal groundcover with bold colours, an eye catching texture and a dense form. A fairly reliable, attractive plant.

Botanical Information

FamilyCupressaceae
GenusJuniperus
Specieshorizontalis
Cultivar'Turquoise Spreader'
CategoryWoody
TypeShrub (evergreen)
ReferencesGelderen, D. M., and Hoey Smith, J. R. P. van. Conifers : "The Illustrated Encyclopedia", Text by D.M. Van Gelderen ; Photographs by J.R.P. Van Hoey Smith. Published in cooperation with the Royal Boskoop Horticultural Society by Timber Press, 1996. AGRICOLA. Web. 2 Mar. 2013.
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Details

USDA Hardiness Zone3 - 9
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone4 - 7
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-35
Temperature (°F)-30
Height30 cm
Spread1.5 - 3 m
GrowthMedium
Flowering PeriodMarch

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionA dense, low growing spreading shrub with intense shades of turquoise, bronze and green in winter.
ID CharacteristicTurquoise in colour, this low-growing spreader is soft textured with feather-like branches.
ShapeLow growing, spreading horizontally.
LandscapeMainly used as a ground cover or mass planting.
PropagationUse hardwood cuttings, 5 - 25 cm in length and a rooting hormone. Mist the cuttings to prevent drying out.
CultivationFull sun to partial shade, sandy soils, pH adaptable.
PestsJuniper blight, spider mites.
Notable SpecimensPinafore Park, St. Thomas Ontario, Canada.
HabitatHorticultural origin.
Bark/Stem DescriptionGrey brown, ridged and furrowed.
Leaf DescriptionTurquoise in summer and green to bronze in winter, awl shaped.
Flower DescriptionStaminate flowers.
Fruit DescriptionGlobose ‘berry like', fleshy cones that contain 2 - 5 seeds, 5 - 7 mm in diameter, male cones are 2 - 4 mm.
Colour DescriptionBlue green, blue-steel, bronzy green.
Texture DescriptionMedium-fine.

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