Juniperus horizontalis 'Mother Lode', commonly known as Juniper, is a woody evergreen conifer valued for its foliage, form, and structural presence. It typically matures 4–6 inches tall and 3–10 feet wide. Grow it in full sun to partial shade in moist, well-drained clay or loam soil. Its native range or documented parentage is Northern North America into Canada. Its dense branching can provide shelter and nesting cover for birds. In the landscape, it works well in accent, foundation planting, and mass planting. Once established, it shows useful tolerance to deer, drought, and dry soil.
Benefits
Provides durable landscape structure, screening or specimen value, and seasonal interest.
Native Range
Northern North America into Canada
Scientific:
Juniperus horizontalis 'Mother Lode'
Common:
Juniper
Evergreen:
Yes
Native:
Native Cultivar (Nativar)
Deer Resistant:
No
Mature Height:
3 - 12
Mature Width:
3 - 10
Blooms:
No
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