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Youngstown Andorra Juniper-Low Maintenance Ground Cover 3 Gallon

Youngstown Andorra Juniper-Low Maintenance Ground Cover 3 Gallon

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Juniperus horizontalis 'Youngstown' Information Page
Juniperus horizontalis 'Youngstown'

Juniperus horizontalis 'Youngstown'

Description

Juniperus horizontalis 'Youngstown', commonly known as Youngstown Andorra Juniper, is a low-growing, spreading evergreen shrub. It features dense, scale-like foliage that changes color with the seasons, typically exhibiting a bluish-green hue in summer and turning purplish in winter. This hardy ground cover is perfect for adding texture and color to landscapes.

Suggested Uses

Ideal for use as ground cover, in rock gardens, or on slopes for erosion control. Its low maintenance and spreading habit make it suitable for mass plantings and as a backdrop for more colorful perennials.

Plant Details

  • Botanical Name Botanical Name: Juniperus horizontalis 'Youngstown'
  • Common Name Common Name: Youngstown Andorra Juniper
  • Size & Growth Size & Growth: 6-12 inches tall, spreads 4-8 feet
  • Hardiness Zones Hardiness Zones: 3-9
  • Foliage Type Foliage Type: Evergreen
  • Bloom Time Bloom Time: Non-flowering
  • Growth Rate Growth Rate: Moderate
  • Light Requirements Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
  • Attracts Pollinators Attracts Pollinators: No
  • Indoor Friendly Indoor Friendly: No
  • Container Friendly Container Friendly: Yes
  • Deer Resistant Deer Resistant: Yes
  • Pet Warning Pet Warning: Non-toxic
  • Fragrant Fragrant: No
  • Cut Flower Cut Flower: No
  • Grows Well With Grows Well With: Sedum, ornamental grasses, and other low-growing perennials

Care Tips

  • Planting Instructions Planting Instructions: Space plants 4-8 feet apart to allow for spreading
  • Soil Moisture Soil Moisture: Prefers well-drained soil; drought tolerant once established
  • Soil Type Soil Type: Sandy, loamy, or rocky soil
  • Humidity Humidity: Tolerates dry conditions
  • Pruning Instructions Pruning Instructions: Prune lightly to maintain shape; remove dead or damaged branches
  • Winter Care Winter Care: No special care needed; hardy in cold climates
  • Planting Depth Planting Depth: Plant at the same depth as the nursery container
  • Fertilization Fertilization: Fertilize in early spring with a balanced fertilizer
  • Special Care Special Care: Mulch to conserve moisture and suppress weeds
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