Which juniper is best for ground cover?

‘Blue Pacific’ juniper holds a consistent blue green color in all seasons, with a soft feathery appearance. . One of the fastest growing groundcover junipers, it is also the most dense, ‘Blue Pacific’ is one of the most popular. It is very easy to care for once established and is heat tolerant.

Is creeping juniper invasive?

It isn’t invasive when it comes to taking over sections of native landscapes. But if you prune it, it can spread at an increased rate. This is why pruning is not recommended for creeping juniper.

How quickly does creeping juniper spread?

Creeping junipers usually expand their width by one to two feet each year.

How far apart should creeping juniper be planted?

The groundcover group includes types ranging from a few inches to 2 to 3 feet high. Some species, such as creeping juniper, spread 5 to 6 feet. Others only spread 18 inches. Spacing of the plants depends on the species used.

Does creeping juniper need full sun?

Creeping juniper (Juniperus horizontalis) and Savin juniper (Juniperus sabina) can be planted in full sun, even in hot summer areas. Creeping juniper grows in U.S. Department of Agriculture zones 2 through 9. Creeping juniper varieties are the lowest-growing ground cover junipers, growing to 4 inches hall.

Can you walk on creeping juniper?

Creeping juniper does have one important weakness to note: It isn’t the type of ground cover that can survive foot traffic. You wouldn’t want to plant it where people or animals regularly walk anyway because its new growth can be spiky, even when the old growth is feathery and soft.

How do you keep weeds out of juniper ground cover?

The first is to apply a pre-emergent (click for sources) weed preventer twice each year: mid-March and mid-September. The pre-emergent will prevent weed seeds from sprouting in your juniper patch. Your second task is to control perennial grassy weeds like zoysiagrass, bermudagrass and bahiagrass.

How far apart do you plant creeping juniper?