Juniperus communis
'Green Carpet'
Green Carpet Juniper
Family |
Cupressaceae |
Genus |
Juniperus |
Species |
communis |
Cultivar |
'Green Carpet' |
Category |
Woody |
Type |
Shrub (evergreen) |
USDA Hardiness Zone |
5 |
Canadian Hardiness Zone |
6 |
RHS Hardiness Zone |
H7 |
Temperature (°C) |
-46 - (-18) |
Temperature (°F) |
-50 - 0 |
Height |
10 - 50 cm |
Spread |
100 - 150 cm |
Cultivation |
Grows in well-drained soil in full sunlight. |
Growth |
Slow |
Pests |
Aphids, scale insects, twig blight and webber moth caterpillars. |
Habitat |
Horticultural origin. |
Leaf Description |
Bright green, needle-like leaves. |
Notable Specimens |
The Gardens of Fanshawe College (Conifer Garden), London, Ontario, Canada. |
Propagation |
By semi-hardwood cuttings. |