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creeping juniper 'Glacier'

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A very low-growing, ground-hugging, wide-spreading, evergreen shrub of creeping habit with blue-grey foliage to 20cm (8in). Produces small, spherical fruit.

Scientific classification

Species: creeping juniper 'Glacier' (Juniperus horizontalis 'Glacier')
Genus: Juniperus
Family: Cupressaceae

Harmful if eaten/skin allergen. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Toxicity: Shrubs
Plant type: 0.1-0.5 metres
Height: 4-8 metres
Spread: Evergreen
Foliage: Trailing · Matforming
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Season of interest: Full sun · Partial shade
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creeping juniper 'Glacier' pictures

Distribution of creeping juniper 'Glacier'

Distribution map

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Culture

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Toxicity

Harmful if eaten/skin allergen. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

Quick identification of creeping juniper 'Glacier'

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creeping juniper 'Glacier' care guide

Water sparingly once established, excellent drainage essential
Watering: Full sun · Partial shade
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Ideal temperature

Watering

Water sparingly once established, excellent drainage essential

Fertilizing

Light slow release conifer feed in spring

Pruning

Little pruning is needed. Remove diseased, damaged, crowded or crossing shoots and unwanted growth. Timing depends on the plant: generally late winter or early spring; plants prone to bleeding and deciduous magnolias need different timing, and deciduous azaleas and lilacs are pruned after flowering.