Juniperus horizontalis 'Andorra Compacta' ~ Compact Andorra Juniper

Compact Andorra Juniper is a long living dwarf coniferous shrub with a dense spreading habit excellent for use as a groundcover.  The delicate looking foliage has colors for each season: it emerges bright green in spring, matures with touches of blue in summer, bronzes in fall, and earns purple tints for the winter.  Best planted in full sun and well-drained soils.  Urban pollution and drought Tolerant once established. Type:  Shrub Origins: Alaska, Canada, and Northern US Height:  1' - 2' Spread:  4' - 5' Spacing:  4' USDA Hardiness Zone:  4 - 9 Culture:  Full Sun Bloom Color:  N/A Season of Interest:   Year-Round MAINTENANCE NEEDS:  Low Maintenance.  Junipers are generally susceptible to blights, especially in unusually wet weather.  Rust and canker may occur, though it is not serious.  Potential pests include aphids, bagworms, webworms, and scale. LANDSCAPE USES:  Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Rock Gardens, Naturalized