How to tend a Juniperus horizontalis

Also known as: Juniperus virginiana var. prostrata (Pers.) Torr., Juniperus repens Nutt., Juniperus racemosa Risso, Juniperus horizontalis subsp. hamptonensis Silba, Juniperus horizontalis subsp. neopangaea Silba, Juniperus prostrata Pers., Juniperus hudsonica Forbes, Juniperus horizontalis var. alpina (Lodd. ex Loudon) Rehder, Juniperus horizontalis f. alpina (Lodd. ex Loudon) Rehder, Juniperus horizontalis var. douglasii Rehder, Juniperus horizontalis f. glomerata Rehder, Juniperus horizontalis var. glomerata Rehder, Juniperus horizontalis f. lobata O.W.Knight, Juniperus sabina var. prostrata (Pers.) Loudon, Juniperus sabina var. procumbens Pursh, Juniperus sabina var. humilis Hook., Sabina prostrata (Pers.) Antoine, Sabina racemosa (Risso) Antoine, Sabina horizontalis (Moench) Rydb., Sabina horizontalis f. douglasii (Rehder) Moldenke, Juniperus sabina var. alpina Lodd. ex Loudon, Juniperus sabina f. prostrata (Pers.) Voss, Juniperus horizontalis var. variegata Beissn., Juniperus horizontalis var. douglasii hort.

Watering

Resistant to drought, water thoroughly after soil surface dries, avoid saturated water

Sunlight

Like sunshine, grows in sunny places

Soil

Calcareous soil with loose texture or soil with specific nutrients

Fertilizer

Dilute fertilizers following instructions, apply 1-2 times monthly

Pruning

Remove dead, rotten, diseased leaves and the parts that may affect the good appearance

About this plant

Origin
China
Category
Cupressaceae, Juniperus
Size
Diameter ≥ 15 cm, height ≥ 25 cm
Blooming period
Flowering period April-May, flowering period March-May, fruiting period October-November in the next year
Flower colors
Leaf color red brown, green
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