Creeping juniper (Juniperus horizontalis)
Creeping juniper, also known as Waukegan juniper, American savin
Creeping juniper, scientifically known as Juniperus horizontalis, is a shrub native to North America, especially prevalent in Canada. It is widely used in gardens as an ornamental ground cover. There are more than 100 different cultivars of this plant.
Key Facts About Creeping juniper
Attributes of Creeping juniper
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Shrub
Plant Height
10 cm to 30 cm
Spread
90 cm to 2.5 m
Leaf Color
Green Blue Yellow
Flower Size
2 mm to 4 mm
Flower Color
Yellow Green
Scientific Classification of Creeping juniper
Phylum
Vascular plants
Class
Conifers
Order
Pinales
Family
Cypress
Genus
Junipers
Species
Creeping juniper