juniperus horizontalis
Juniperus horizontalis is a versatile, low-growing conifer that makes an excellent choice for New Zealand gardens seeking a reliable, evergreen groundcover. Known as the creeping juniper, this hardy plant is celebrated for its dense, spreading habit, silvery blue-green foliage, and adaptability to a variety of conditions. Whether you're designing a sprawling rockery, stabilising a sunny slope, or filling an open spot in a coastal garden, Juniperus horizontalis offers both year-round structure and striking colour contrast. With so many forms and cultivars to choose from, this species fits effortlessly into contemporary, coastal, and classic garden designs, helping kiwi gardeners create lasting impact with minimal maintenance.
Juniperus conferta
Juniperus conferta, commonly known as the Shore Juniper plant, is an impressive, ground hugging conifer which is often used as a groundcover. It features fine, green-grey foliage held on slender, sprawling stems. It typically grows to 40 cm tall and 2 m wide as a somewhat dense mat. Juniperus conferta is commonly used as a groundcover, allowed to spill over the side of a wall or across steps, or planted around the base of larger trees.
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Juniperus 'Skyrocket'
Juniperus 'Skyrocket', commonly known as the Skyrocket Juniper or Rocky Mountain Juniper, is a popular conifer that grows as a broad column. It carries fine and delicate, blue-grey leaves on upright branches that are held somewhat loosely from the central core. It typically grows to 5 m tall and 1.2 m wide and can be trimmed as necessary. Juniperus 'Skyrocket' is commonly grown as a sculptural specimen, included in a mixed planting, combined with other low-growing conifers, used as pillars at an entrance, or planted as a cluster.
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