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Juniperus horizontalis Mother Lode

Mother Lode Juniper: Patent PP5948

The golden-yellow foliage holds its colour well all summer, maturing to a deep yellow-orange, and then is tinted in a plum colour for the winter. A prostrate form suitable for mass or foundation plantings, as a ground cover, or for draping over walls.

  • »  Low-growing with dense trailing branches
  • »  Dense foliage is gold in the summer
  • »  Foliage turns golden-bronze in the winter
  • »  Use as a ground cover or in mass plantings

1gal Low Inventory
$58.50
2gal
$85.50
3gal
$90.00
  • Category:Evergreens
  • Hardiness Zone:4
  • Height:15-20 cm
  • Spread:150-200 cm
Exposure
• Full Sun
Soil Moisture
• Average to Dry Soils
• Well-drained
Growth Rate
• Medium
Attributes
• Drought Tolerant
• Evergreen
• Heat Tolerant
• Salt Tolerant
• Low Maintenance
Habit
• Compact
• Prostrate
• Spreading
• Trailing
Foliage Color
• Golden
• Yellow
Landscape uses
• Ground cover
Planting instructions
• Container Plants
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Juniperus horizontalis 'Mother Lode'

One of the few juniper cultivars that are yellow or golden in colour, providing a sharp contrast to many landscape plants. Needs little water and is tolerant of a wide variety of soil conditions. They are good for erosion control on hillsides.