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 procumbens Nana (Japanese Dwarf Juniper)
Juniperus procumbens 'Nana', commonly known as the Prostrate Juniper, is a ground-hugging conifer that forms a carpet of blue-green, needle-like leaves. The foliage is held densely on prostrate branches as it grows to 30 cm in height and 1.5 m in width. Juniperus procumbens 'Nana' is commonly used as an attractive groundcover, included in rock gardens, grown around the base of large trees, used in borders, mass planted on a bank, or generally included where a hardy, ground-covering plant is required.
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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