Juniperus squamata 'Expansa Parsonii'

Parson's Singleseed Juniper

Juniperus squamata ‘Expansa Parsonii’ — commonly called Parson’s spreading juniper — is a low-growing evergreen shrub valued for its dense, spreading habit and soft blue-green to gray-green needle foliage that provides a fine, textured appearance. Its trailing branches form a broad, ground-hugging mat, making it especially useful for slopes, groundcover, and erosion control.

Type: Evergreen shrub

Mature Size:
Width: 6–10 ft
Height: 1–2 ft

USDA Zones: 4a–8b

Form: Low, spreading, prostrate

Light: Full sun

Soil: Well-drained soil; thrives in sandy, rocky, and average soils

Water: Low to medium; drought tolerant once established

Wildlife: Provides shelter for birds; deer resistant

Features & Landscape Uses: Excellent for slopes, groundcover, rock gardens, and large-scale plantings. Its wide spread and durable nature make it ideal for low-maintenance areas.

Care: Plant in full sun with excellent drainage. Avoid poorly drained soils. Minimal pruning is needed; trim lightly only if shaping is desired.

Plant type

Evergreen Shrub

Height

1-2'

Width

6-10'

Hardiness zones

4–9

Sunlight

Full Sun

Growth rate

Moderate

Leaf color

Steel Blue

Soil

Average, Highly Adaptable, Sandy, Well Drained

Landscape use

Erosion control mass planting, Erosion control slopes, Groundcover

Shape

Low Spreading, Prostrate

Fruit

Yes

Deer resistant

Yes

Salt tolerant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No