Juniper horizontalis Prince of Wales
Prince of Wales Juniper
Evergreen-Deciduous | Evergreen |
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Overall Mature Size | Small |
Mature Height & Spread | 1' x 10' |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Shade |
Water | Medium, Low Water |
Special Features | Attracts Birds, Deer Resistant, Low Water Use |
Container Sizes | #1, #5 |
Natural Growth Habit | Spreading |
Sunset Garden Zones | A1-A3, 1-24 |
Minimum USDA Hardiness Zone | 3-9 |
Plant Type | Shrub |
Juniper H. Prince of Wales the Prince of Wales Juniper is a popular evergreen groundcover featuring bright green foliage which turns purplish in winter. It has a ground-hugging growth habit 1 foot high and spreads up to 10 feet. It is quite adaptable to many landscape environments and is a hardy plant.
The ornamental features are emerald green foliage and leaves that turn plum purple in fall. It is quite dense and multi-stemmed and lends a delicate texture to the landscape. Prince of Wales Juniper is a low maintenance shrub that grows at a slow rate. It does best in full sun to partial shade and is adaptable to both dry and moist growing conditions. It is considered to be drought-tolerant.