Juniperus squamata Blue Carpet
Botanical Name: Juniperus squamata Blue Carpet
Common Names: Flaky Juniper, Himalayan Juniper, Dwarf Conifer,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Groundcovers Prostrate, Spreading
Description:
Very attractive low growing, groundcover conifer with silvery, blue green prickly foliage. A great hardy groundcover that forms a dense matt, adding colour and texture with a spread of between 1-3m. Ideal for use as a green mulch, on slopes, retaining walls, rockeries and bonsai.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
15-30cm 2-4m
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun, Semi Shade Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Balcony / Roof, Courtyard, ErosionControl, Feature, FireRetardant, Foliage Feature / Colour, Formal Garden, Groundcover, Mass Planting, Park And Gardens, Rockery, Roundabouts / Splitters
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free, Mites
Plant Care
TBA
Family Name: Origin:
Cupressaceae Asia
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Blue, Green
Flower Colour: Insignificant
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: N/A
Fruit: Insignificant
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Moderate
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: Low
Drought: Medium / Moderate
Frost: High
Wind: Medium / Moderate
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