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Juniperus horizontalis Bar Harbor

Bar Harbor Juniper

The blue-green summer foliage matures to silvery-plum in the winter on tightly matted branches that hug the ground.

  • »  Low, spreading juniper with tight, matted branches hugging the ground
  • »  Feathery, blue-green summer foliage
  • »  Fall to winter foliage becomes purple in colour
  • »  Use as a ground cover or for mass plantings

2gal
$49.50
3gal
$51.75
  • Category:Evergreens
  • Hardiness Zone:3
  • Height:15-20 cm
  • Spread:150-200 cm
Exposure
• Full Sun
Soil Moisture
• Average to Dry Soils
• Well-drained
Growth Rate
• Fast
• Medium
Attributes
• Drought Tolerant
• Evergreen
• Heat Tolerant
• Salt Tolerant
• Low Maintenance
Habit
• Compact
• Prostrate
• Spreading
• Trailing
Foliage Color
• Blue
• Green
• Purple
Landscape uses
• Ground cover
Planting instructions
• Container Plants
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Juniperus horizontalis 'Bar Harbor'

Once established, junipers require little water. They will also tolerate a wide variety of soil conditions and require corrective pruning once a year. Spreading junipers present a low maintenance option to prevent erosion on hillsides.