creeping juniper
Juniperus horizontalis 'Youngstown'
Cycle:
Perennial
Watering:
Minimum
Hardiness Zone:
2
Flowers:
Non-flowering Flowers
Sun:
Full sun
Soil:
Sandy Loamy Clay Rocky
Fruits:
blue,purple Fruits Ready In Fall
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
green
Growth Rate:
Low
Maintenance:
Low
Drought Tolerant:
Yes
Salt Tolerant:
Yes
Invasive:
Yes
Care Level:
Low
watering
Creeping juniper (Juniperus horizontalis 'Youngstown') should be watered on a regular basis to maintain a healthy growth habit. Water deeply once a week during active growing season in the spring and summer. Allow the soil to dry out slightly between waterings. During the winter, reduce or stop watering until the growing season resumes.
sunlight
Creeping juniper (Juniperus horizontalis 'Youngstown') requires full sun to light shade for optimal growth. It is important that this species receives at least 6 hours of direct sunlight each day, and more is better. This will prevent the plant from becoming overly shaded, which can lead to a lower level of overall health. If the juniper cannot receive at least 6 hours of daily direct sun, partial shade should be provided, such as from overhead trees or structures. Too much shade can cause the branches to become bare and weak. Providing consistent exposure to sunlight is the best way to protect the health of the juniper.
pruning
Creeping juniper should typically be pruned each year during the spring or early summer. Pruning should be done to remove dead or broken branches, as well as to help promote a more dense, even form in the plant. Cut the branch tips to shape the plant into the desired form, making sure to not cut too much. It is important to only take off no more than 1-third of the growth, as many junipers can become damaged if pruned too heavily. Once the desired shape has been established, no more pruning is necessary.
