| Juniperus horizontalis ‘Mother Lode’ | USDA Zone: 3-8 |
Mother Lode Juniper has attractive gold foliage. The scale-like leaves are highly ornamental and turn harvest gold in fall.
A stunning groundcover evergreen with a dense uniform growth habit; a low wide spreading form with gold soft feathery foliage that changes to yellow bronze in the winter.
Mother Lode Juniper is recommended for the following landscape applications;
- Mass Planting
- Rock/Alpine Gardens
- Border Edging
- General Garden Use
- Groundcover
Iseli Introduction
Dwarf: 3-5″/year
Spreading Juniper
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| More About Mother Lode Juniper |
| Height: 6 inches |
Spread: 4 ft |
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Mother Lode Juniper does best in full sun to partial shade. It is very adaptable to both dry and moist growing conditions, but will not tolerate any standing water. It is considered to be drought-tolerant, and thus makes an ideal choice for a low-water garden or xeriscape application. It is not particular as to soil type or pH. It is highly tolerant of urban pollution and will even thrive in inner city environments. This stunning carpet of gold makes an exceptional flat, wide groundcover that offers year-round interest in the garden. Bright, golden yellow during summer, the foliage darkens to deep orange in fall and takes on rich, burgundy plum for winter. Plants perform well in hot, humid areas in part or full sun. Let them cascade over a bank, complement stonework or cover space planted en masse 18-24" apart. Note that when grown in a container, it may not perform exactly as indicated on the tag - this is to be expected. Also note that when growing plants in outdoor containers and baskets, they may require more frequent waterings than they would in the yard or garden. Be aware that in our climate, most plants cannot be expected to survive the winter if left in containers outdoors, and this plant is no exception. NOTE: Some flowers and plants may be harmful or poisonous to people or pets if touched or ingested. If you require more information before placing an order, please let us know in advance. |
