Juniperus horizontalis 'Glauca'Glauca Juniper

The Juniperus horizontalis 'Glauca', commonly known as Glauca Juniper, is a low-growing, spreading evergreen shrub prized for its dense, silvery-blue foliage. Growing to a height of 10 to 30 cm and spreading up to 1.5 to 2 metres, it forms a soft, carpet-like cover, making it ideal for groundcover, rockeries, or erosion control. Its foliage develops a purplish tint in colder weather, adding seasonal interest to landscapes.

Hardy and drought-tolerant, Glauca Juniper is a low-maintenance choice for creating texture and year-round colour in gardens.

Specifications

• Height10 to 30 cm
• Width1.5 to 2 metres
• Native toNorth America (species origin)
• FoliageSilvery-blue, needle-like leaves; evergreen
• Growth rateModerate

Conditions

• SoilPrefers well-drained, sandy or loamy soils; tolerates poor soils and rocky conditions
• LightFull sun to partial shade
• WaterLow; drought-tolerant once established
• ClimateThrives in temperate, arid, and Mediterranean climates

Additional Features

• FormSpreading, ground-hugging habit with dense foliage
• UsesIdeal for groundcover, rockeries, retaining walls, erosion control, or as a border plant
• SpacingPlant 1 to 1.5 metres apart for dense coverage
• Low MaintenanceRequires minimal pruning; shape if desired
• Pest ResistanceGenerally pest-free; hardy and resilient
• Drought TolerancePerforms well in water-wise and xeriscape gardens
• Cold ToleranceWithstands frost and snow, making it suitable for colder regions
• Seasonal AppealEvergreen foliage with a purplish tint in winter
• VersatilityComplements modern, cottage, and Japanese garden styles

The Glauca Juniper is a reliable and attractive groundcover, perfect for adding low-maintenance beauty, erosion control, and year-round colour to landscapes.