The best time to start harvesting the fruits from Juniperus horizontalis 'Mother Lode' is typically in late summer or early fall, usually between August and October.
creeping juniper
Juniperus horizontalis 'Mother Lode'
Creeping Juniper (Juniperus horizontalis ‘Mother Lode’) is an evergreen ornamental plant with a low-growing, spreading form. It has blue-green foliage with yellow-orange tips, and the scale-like needles remain densely packed in its flat growing crown. It's hardy to zone 3 and can tolerate harsh winter weather. Its shallow root systems allow it to be grown in rock gardens or planted as groundcover. Prune lightly to preserve its horizontal growth habit. It’s an excellent choice for xeriscaping, providing drought-tolerant groundcover for dry, sun-drenched areas. In addition, its bright foliage pops in any landscape setting.
Cycle:
Perennial
Watering:
Minimum
Propagation:
Cutting,Layering Propagation,Division,Grafting Propagation
Hardiness Zone:
2
Flowers:
Non-flowering Flowers
Sun:
Full sun
Soil:
Sandy Loamy Clay Rocky
Fruits:
blue,purple Fruits Ready In Fall
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
green
Growth Rate:
Low
Maintenance:
Low
Drought Tolerant:
Yes
Salt Tolerant:
Yes
Care Level:
Low
watering
Creeping Juniper (Juniperus horizontalis 'Mother Lode') should be watered moderately and consistently. It's best to water it once per week during the summer season, making sure to saturate the soil and avoid overwatering. During the winter, water less frequently, usually about once every 2 or 3 weeks, as the weather is cooler and the plant is semi-dormant. Make sure you check the soil moisture with your finger before watering – if it feels slightly damp, there’s no need to water. Similarly, if you’ve recently had heavy rain, there’s no need to water.
sunlight
Creeping Juniper (Juniperus horizontalis 'Mother Lode') requires full sun to semi-shade. It prefers 6 or more hours of direct sun per day for healthy growth, and less than 6 hours of direct sun can lead to sparse and unhealthy foliage. During the hottest part of the year, midday shade may be beneficial in preventing sunburn. For optimum health and coloration, a minimum of 4 hours of strong morning sun and 4 hours of afternoon sun is best.
pruning
Creeping juniper (Juniperus horizontalis 'Mother Lode') should be pruned 2 times a year: once during winter and once during spring. In winter, pruning should be done in the late winter, once regrowth has occurred but before new growth begins. Pruning should be done to help maintain the desired shape of the plant and to remove any dead, damaged, or mis-shapened branches. Pruning should not be too severe, and should only remove a few inches of the branch tips. In spring, pruning should be done lightly to remove any excess growth. The branch tips should be snipped back no more than 2 to 3 inches in order to maintain the desired shape. Overall, creeping juniper should be pruned lightly and often, especially during the 2 times a year in late winter and spring.
Season
Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Harvest Fruit
Starts Flowering
Creeping juniper typically starts flowering in late spring, usually in May or June.
Starts Flowering
Creeping juniper typically starts flowering in late spring, usually in May or June.
Harvest Fruit
The best time to start harvesting the fruits from Juniperus horizontalis 'Mother Lode' is typically in late summer or early fall, usually between August and October.
