Youngstown Creeping Juniper is a coniferous shrub with a dense upward spreading branches. The spiny aromatic needle-like foliage is silver-grey and earns purple tones in winter. Best planted in full sun and well-drained soils. Drought Tolerant once established. Type: Shrub Origins: Alaska, Canada, and Northern US Height: 0.5' - 1' Spread: 4' - 6' Spacing: 5' USDA Hardiness Zone: 4 - 9 Culture: Full Sun Bloom Color: N/A Season of Interest: Year-Round MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Junipers are generally susceptible to blights, especially in unusually wet weather. Rust and canker may occur, though it is not serious. Potential pests include aphids, bagworms, webworms, and scale. LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Rock Gardens, Naturalized Areas, Hedges, Groundcover, and Containers. COMPANION PLANTS: Rose, Clematis, Ninebark Image: Lazaregagnidze, Juniperus horizontalis Creeping Juniper ჰორიზონტალური ღვია, CC BY-SA 4.0
