JUNIPERUS HOR MOTHER LODE

JUNIPERUS HOR MOTHER LODE
Grower Notes:

Juniperus horizontalis 'Mother Lode' is commonly referred to as Mother Lode Juniper. It is a very low growing, creeping groundcover that almost lays flat to the ground. It has a uniform appearance and only reaches 3-6 inches tall with a spread of 3 feet. It features brilliant gold, scale-like sprays of foliage in spring and summer that change to bronze and orange in fall. In winter foliage turns a rich plum and burgundy color. It is perfect for cascading over a bank, rocks or stonework.

Mother Lode Juniper is deer resistant and thrives in full sun in average, sandy, well-drained soils. It will not tolerate standing water. It can be drought tolerant once established. It is tolerant of urban pollution and can thrive in city environments.