Juniperus communis ‘Green Carpet’
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Juniperus communis Green Carpet forms a low evergreen mat of dense green needles for well-drained rock gardens, borders, and exposed ground.
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Description
A dense evergreen mat of bright green needles makes Juniperus communis Green Carpet a low ground cover for rock gardens, gravel beds, and slopes. Its prostrate branches spread slowly and remain close to the ground.
Plant in full sun or partial shade and well-drained chalk, loam, or sandy soil. Water regularly while roots establish, then avoid standing water. The prickly foliage may cause a skin reaction, so wear gloves when handling.
Additional information
| Height | 10 cm – 50 cm |
|---|---|
| Spread | 100 cm – 150 cm |
| Synonyms | Juniperus communis 'Green Carpet', Juniperus horizontalis Green Carpet |
| Family | Cupressaceae |
| Pests | Aphids, juniper scale, and caterpillars may occur. |
| Diseases | Phytophthora, canker, honey fungus, and conifer brown patches may occur. |
| Pruning | Lightly tip new growth in late spring or early summer if shaping is needed; remove dead branches at any time. |
| Hazardous information | The prickly foliage may cause a skin reaction; wear gloves when handling. |
| Hazardous | yes |
| Variegated | unknown |
| Watering instructions | Water regularly while establishing, then let the soil drain freely. |
| Sunlight instructions | Grow in full sun or partial shade. |
| Color flower spring | Green |
| Aspect | East, South, West |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Habit | Mat-former |
| Moisture | Moist but Well Drained, Well Drained Soil |
| Ph | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Position | Full sun, Partial shade |
| Shape | Prostrate, Horizontal, Spreading |
| Suggest planting location | Banks and slopes, Coastal conditions, Rock and alpine gardens, Gravel and stone gardens, Ground cover planting |
| Type | Conifer |
| Use for | Ground cover, Low maintenance, Erosion Control |
| Years to max height | 10 |
| Drought resistance | yes |
| Soil | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
| Local names | Green Carpet Juniper |
| Blomidon Item No | MO23012545, JUNCOGC0002G, JUNCOGC0003G |
| Usps | Bright spring growth darkens into a dense evergreen carpet., Slow, prostrate branches cover open ground with little pruning. |
| Common Name | Green Carpet Juniper |