Andorra Compact Creeping Juniper

Juniperus horizontalis 'Andorra Compact', commonly known as Andorra Compact dwarf juniper, is a compact and attractive dwarf conifer that graces your garden with its evergreen foliage and low-growing habit. This cultivar of juniper is distinguished by its slow, spreading growth, forming a dense and soft mat that spreads up to 3 to 5 feet wide.

Characteristics:

• Hardiness: Very hardy and adaptable to a wide range of well-drained soils, including dry and gravelly soils.
• Foliage: Fine, feathery foliage that is grayish-green in colour and turns spectacularly purple in autumn.
• Growth: Slow, spreading growth, forming a dense and soft mat.
• Size: Reaches a mature height of 12 to 18 inches and spreads up to 3 to 5 feet wide.

Uses:

• Framing flower beds and shrubs
• Creating neat and defined borders
• Controlling erosion on slopes and banks
• Filling in gaps in rock gardens and rock gardens
• Adding texture and color to patios and terraces

Planting and Care Tips:

• Light: Prefers a sunny or partially shaded location.
• Water: Requires regular watering during the first growing season, but then becomes drought tolerant once established.
• Pruning: Light pruning in spring helps maintain its compact shape.

Advantages:

• Changing foliage: Provides year-round visual interest with its autumn-changing foliage.
• Versatile groundcover: Can be used in a variety of landscaping applications.
• Hardy and easy to care for: Tolerates a wide range of soil conditions and requires little maintenance.