Juniperus horizontalis 'Lime Glow'

Juniperus horizontalis or creeping juniper is an evergreen plant.  Its best-growing conditions include dry sandy soil, but it will adapt to a variety of conditions with the exception of wet locations.  In its native locations, it can be found growing on slopes, cliffs, prairies, sand dunes, and stream banks.  Rocky sites are not a problem for this versatile species.  Its low-growing spreading habit can form a dense mat of attractive foliage.   

'Lime Glow' makes an attractive accent plant and is often grown for its foliage.  This dwarf, creeping plant has chartreuse to yellow needles that turn to a darkened burnt orange in the winter.  Its low spreading form makes it an excellent choice for use for erosion control.  Its form is an upright mound to v-shaped.

A prize-winning specimen, 'Lime Glow' was awarded the 'Award of Garden Merit' of the Royal Horticultural Society.

Insects, Diseases, and Other Plant Problems:  Junipers are susceptible to blights.  Root rot may be present if proper drainage is not provided and the plant is situated in a wet location.  Some insects affecting this plant are aphids, bagworms, webworms, and scale.  

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