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Juniperus horizontalis 'Mother Lode' - Mother Lode Creeping Juniper

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Juniperus horizontalis 'Mother Lode' is a distinguished variety of Creeping Juniper that effortlessly brings year-round beauty to any landscape with its vibrant, golden-yellow leaves that transition gracefully to a rich bronze in cooler months. Standing at a mature height of 6 inches and spreading generously to 8 feet wide, this hardy shrub provides excellent ground cover and stability, making it a valuable asset to both aesthetics and erosion control. It thrills in full sun, and showcases a commendable resilience to heat, drought, and salt, while also being remarkably unappealing to deer. As if designed with the mindful gardener in mind, the Mother Lode Creeping Juniper further impresses with its low water requirements, thriving with minimum fuss. This versatile, low-maintenance shrub adds a touch of golden charm to any setting, be it cascading over walls, trailing pot edges, or defining the contours of a rock garden.

  • Size: Up to 6 inches tall and 8 feet wide
  • Foliage: Awl-shaped, golden-yellow leaves that transition to bronze in the colder months
  • Water usage: Low
  • Sun exposure: Full sun
  • Resilience: Heat, drought, and salt tolerant, deer resistant. Ideal for ground cover, erosion control, and soil stability.
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