Juniper hortizontalis Bar Harbor
Bar Harbor Juniper
Evergreen-Deciduous | Evergreen |
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Overall Mature Size | Small |
Mature Height & Spread | 8-12" x 6-8' |
Exposure | Full to Partial Sun |
Water | Medium, Low Water |
Special Features | Attracts Birds, Butterflies, Deer Resistant, Low Water Use |
Container Sizes | #1, #5 |
Natural Growth Habit | Spreading |
Sunset Garden Zones | 1-24 |
Minimum USDA Hardiness Zone | 3-9 |
Plant Type | Shrub |
Juniper H. Bar Harbor known as the Bar Harbor Juniper is a very low growing spreading type groundcover. Many juniper of this variety do not grow more than 8-12 in tall by 6-8 ft wide. The foliage color is a bluish green but it turns a very distinct purplish color in winter or cold weather. Winter coloration is especially displayed in windy locations. Juniper H. Bar Harbor has shown a very high tolerance for salt spray. It is easy to grow and very hardy.