Juniper horizontalis Pancake
Available early May
'Pancake' horizontal juniper
Juniper horizontalis ‘Pancake’ has feathery, scale-like foliage which covers the ground as it grows flat as a pancake. Gray-blue in colour through the growing season, it takes on light purple hues in winter. It is a dwarf form of Juniper horizontalis, a North American native and was discovered in Newfoundland.
- Height: 8-10 cm (3-4 in)
- Spread: 91-122 cm (36-48 in)
- Cold Hardiness: Zone 3
- Sun or Shade: minimum 4 hours of direct sun
- Foliage Colour: grey-blue
- Shape: creeping
- Critter Resistance: deer
Growing and Maintenance Tips
Creeping juniper adapts to almost any soil, including those that are hot, dry and poor in fertility. You can also take advantage of their drought-resistance by planting them in areas where irrigation isn’t always possible. While it thrives in clay, compacted and sandy soils where grass refuses to grow, the shrubs prefer well-drained soil and a sunny location.
