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SPECIES Woody Plants Juniperus horizontalis
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Creeping Juniper

Juniperus horizontalis
Creeping Juniper
Creeping Savin
Waukegan Juniper
Creeping Cedar
Cupressaceae
Juniperus
Juniperus horizontalis
Moench
BC, AB, SK, MB, ON, QC, NB, PE, NS, NL, NL, YT, NT, NU
Juniperus horizontalis var. horizontalis
Juniperus horizontalis var. douglasii
Juniperus horizontalis var. glauca
Juniperus horizontalis var. variegata
Juniperus hudsonica
Juniperus prostrata
Juniperus repens
Juniperus virginiana var. prostrata
Characteristics
Shrub
Deciduous
Sun
Sand
Dry
Yes
No
No
No
Habitat Considerations
Atlantic Maritime, Mixedwood Plains, Boreal Plains, Prairies
Forest Edge, Rocky Bluff
Rooftop Garden (drought tolerant/shallow rooted)
Design Considerations
10 cm
40 cm
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
No
Yes
No
Conservation Status
No
Interesting Tidbits
Creeping juniper withstands hot, dry situations but is very intolerant of shade and poor drainage. Wildlife use is very high. (Lady Bird Johnson, 2005)

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