Botanical Name: Juniperus horizontalis ‘Bar Harbor’
Common Name: Bar Harbor juniper
Type of Plant: conifer: shrub
 
Habit of Growth:
Overall Shape low, spreading juniper with a carpet-like effect of flexible, blue- green branches which turn a purple color in fall or winter
Height to 1'
Spread to 15'
Growth Rate moderate
 
Environment:
Exposure outdoors full sun
Soil tolerant of all but waterlogged soils
Hardiness hardy – all Zones
 
Morphology:
Leaves scales densely set on pliable branches; branchlets point upward away from main branches; foliage turns purple-mauve in winter
Flowers none
Fruit 1/4" glaucous cones-- rare
 
Propagation:
hardwood cuttings in winter
 
Usage:
groundcover intemperate climate landscapes; used for color and form -- it makes an excellent addition to Oriental and forest-style landscapes
 
Landscape Care:
Watering takes average watering – do not allow to become waterlogged; prefers good drainage and occasional deep watering
Fertilizing slow-release at planting only
Pruning head back to keep controlled, force denser growth
Pests/Diseases juniper blight, twig borer, spider mites
Special Conditions/Other foliage may thin out in hot climates; head back to correct
 
Origin: Alaska through Northern Canada into Northeastern United States
Family: Cupressaceae

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