Botanical Name: Juniperus horizontalis 'Prince of Wales'
Common Name: Prince of Wales juniper Type of Plant: conifer: groundcover Character evergreen Habit of Growth: Overall Shape prostrate, wide spreading juniper, branches nearly flat from base to form a low, mat-like shape, branchlet tips not sharp Height 6" - 9" Spread 3' - 4' (6') Growth Rate slow Environment: Exposure outdoors full/partial sun Soil prefers well draining; tolerates most Hardiness hardy: best in warm, sunny habitats (all zones) Morphology: Leaves tiny, overlapping scales, dull green turning somewhat purple in colder areas Flowers none Fruit none Propagation: semi-hardwood cuttings Usage: excellent juniper to use as a groundcover or low facer – for very prostrate habit – rock gardens, slope plantings; may show sunburn in hot, dry locations Landscape Care: Watering prefers occasional deep soak, tolerates regular if drainage is good Fertilizing balanced in spring Pruning none; selectively tip to keep in bounds Pests/Diseases spider mite, juniper twig borer Special Conditions/Other Origin: cultivar Family: Pinaceae Notes: |
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