JUNIPER: GOLDEN CARPET
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LATIN NAME: JUNIPERUS HORIZONTALIS 'GOLDEN CARPET'
The Basics
This evergreen shrub is known for its dazzling gold foliage. Its spreading growth reaches 2-3 feet tall (6 feet wide). Best performs as accent, groundcover, mass planting, and foundation planting. Adapts well to banks and slopes. The Needs Amount of Sunlight: Prefers full sun; shade tolerant Amount of Water: Water regularly; more frequent watering in extreme heat; Drought tolerant Soil Conditions: Adaptable to most soils; Prefers dry, well-drained soil; Not tolerant of overly wet soil Cold Hardiness Zone: 3-9 The Care This easy-to-grow evergreen needs a regular water schedule to ensure the growth of a mature root system. After the mature root system is established, watering is needed occasionally, except during a drought, watering is needed regularly. Once mature, shearing is recommended annually to maintain desired shape. |
