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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.
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Prepared 24 August 2026