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

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