Juniperus communis Green Carpet (Common Juniper)
Tidy and compact, Juniperus communis ‘Green Carpet’ (Common Juniper) is a slow-growing, prostate, evergreen shrub forming a lovely dense carpet. Its spring foliage of bright green, needle-like leaves turns dark green as it matures. Extremely hardy and adaptable
Tidy and compact, Juniperus communis 'Green Carpet' (Common Juniper) is a slow-growing, prostate, evergreen shrub forming a lovely dense carpet. Its spring foliage of bright green, needle-like leaves turns dark green as it matures. Extremely hardy and adaptable, this creeping Juniper makes a wonderful groundcover, is perfect for covering slopes or rock gardens.
- Winner of the prestigious Award of Garden Merit of the Royal Horticultural Society for its noteworthy qualities
- Grows up to 4-6 in. tall (10-15 cm) and 3 ft. wide (90 cm).
- A full sun lover, this plant is easily grown in average, medium moisture, well-drained soils. Tolerates a wide range of soils including poor soils. Drought tolerant once established.
- Perfect as a groundcover or rock gardens.
- Low maintenance, no pruning required.
- Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings
- Native to the Northern Hemisphere.
Requirements
| Hardiness | 3 – 9 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones | 1 – 6 |
| Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, A1, A2, A3 |
| Plant Type | Conifers, Shrubs |
| Plant Family | Juniperus – Junipers |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Early,Mid,Late)Summer (Early,Mid,Late)FallWinter |
| Height | 4" – 6" (10cm – 15cm) |
| Spread | 2' – 3' (60cm – 90cm) |
| Spacing | 36″ (90cm) |
| Water Needs | Low, Average |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Plant of Merit, Showy, Evergreen |
| Tolerance | Deer, Drought, Dry Soil, Rocky Soil |
| Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Ground Covers |
| Garden Styles | Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage, Traditional Garden |