Creeping Juniper

About this plant

Juniperus horizontalis 'Bar Harbor' is a fantastic choice for groundcover, rock gardens, or mass plantings, creating a dense, spreading mat of beautiful foliage. Its distinctive steel-blue needles deepen to a lovely plum-purple in winter, providing seasonal interest. This cultivar is highly adaptable and exceptionally tough, thriving in a variety of challenging conditions. Its creeping habit makes it an excellent solution for erosion control on slopes and banks, while its dense growth helps suppress weeds. 'Bar Harbor' is a low-maintenance gem, requiring minimal care once established. Its evergreen nature ensures your landscape remains vibrant even through the coldest months.

Care & maintenance

Easily grown in average, medium moisture, well-drained soils in full sun. Tolerates a wide range of soils including poor, dry, and rocky soils. Tolerates some light shade but performs best in full sun. Extremely drought tolerant once established. Pruning is generally not required, but can be done to control spread. Avoid overwatering.