Juniperus squamata prostrata

Common Name:
Prostrate Juniper

Description:
Juniperus squamata ‘Prostrata’ is a hardy, low-growing evergreen conifer with a dense, spreading habit and fine, blue-green needle-like foliage. This vigorous ground cover is perfect for erosion control, rock gardens, and cascading over retaining walls. Its soft, feathery texture adds a natural, flowing effect to the landscape, and its foliage may take on subtle purplish hues in colder months. Exceptionally drought- and frost-tolerant, Prostrata thrives in well-drained soils and full sun, making it ideal for low-maintenance landscapes, coastal gardens, and slopes.

Form:

• Ground Cover
• Shrub - Clumping / Grass-like / Mounding

Mature Size:

• Height: 20–40cm
• Width: 1.5–2.5m

Aspect:

• Full Sun

Flowering:

• Does not flower

Flower Colour:

• N/A

Key Attributes:

• Drought tolerant once established
• Evergreen
• Low-maintenance
• Suitable for Rockeries
• Suitable for Erosion Control
• Cold and Frost Tolerant
• Ground Cover for Suppressing Weeds
• Coastal Tolerant

Toxicity:

• Not known to be toxic to humans or animals

Companion Plants:

• Pinus mugo (Mugo Pine) for a mixed evergreen display
• Lavandula (Lavender) for contrasting texture and fragrance
• Miscanthus (Ornamental Grass) for soft movement contrast
• Sedum species for complementary drought-tolerant ground cover