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‘Green Carpet’

Juniper

Juniperus communis

'Green Carpet'

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  • Evergreen
  • Groundcover
  • Deer resistant
Description

'Green Carpet' is an easy-to-grow groundcover juniper with dark green foliage.

USDA Zone
5 - 7 (-20°F/-28°C)
Exposure
Full sun
Height
1'
Width
2 - 3'
Finish Time
1.5 seasons
Type
Evergreen
Flower Color
Foliage Color
Green

Soil

Well-drained soil is imperative; can tolerate dry conditions and poor soils.

Pruning

Pruning is not typically required as a matter of course; prune to shape or to control spread as needed.

Uses

Mass plantings; groundcover; rock gardens.

Growing Tips

Use as a slow-growing groundcover or specimen.

Features: Evergreen, Deer resistant, Winter interest, Foliage interest, Alkaline soil, Salt tolerant

Filters: Botanical genus: Juniperus, Common name: Juniper, Retail program: Local Roots®, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, Exposure: Full sun, Green foliage

Features: Evergreen, Deer resistant, Winter interest, Foliage interest, Alkaline soil, Salt tolerant

Filters: Botanical genus: Juniperus, Common name: Juniper, Retail program: Local Roots®, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, Exposure: Full sun, Green foliage