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Blue Carpet Juniper

Scientific Name: Juniperus horizontalis Hort.
Synonym: Juniperus horizontalis var. variegata , Juniperus horizontalis var. douglasii , Juniperus hudsonica, Juniperus prostrata, Juniperus repens, Juniperus virginiana var. prostrata , Sabina horizontalis, Sabina prostrata
Family: Cupressaceae

Juniperus horizontalis 'Wiltonii' at the Chicago Botanical Garden

Recommended Temperature Zone:
Sunset®: 1-24,28,31-45
USDA: 2-9

Sun Exposure: Part sun to full sun

Origin: Eastern and central North America

Growth Habits: Evergreen tree, 30 to 65 feet tall (9 to 19.5 m.), 8 to 25 feet in spread (2.4 to 7.5 m.), bluish green leaves

Watering Needs: Regular water

Propagation: Cutting

by semi-hardwood secondary cuttings, in summer. Use intermittent mist. Root in 6-12 weeks. Also roots well in the fall. Use medium brown wood for cuttings..

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