Juniperus horizontalis Blue Horizon

Blue Horizon Juniper

Juniperus horizontalis ‘Blue Horizon’ — commonly called Blue Horizon creeping juniper — is a low-growing evergreen shrub valued for its dense, spreading habit and rich silvery-blue foliage that maintains strong color through the growing season and often develops subtle purplish tones in winter. Its trailing branches form a broad, uniform groundcover that provides durable year-round texture.

Type: Evergreen shrub

Mature Size:
Width: 6–8 ft
Height: 1–2 ft

USDA Zones: 3a–9b

Form: Low, prostrate, spreading

Light: Full sun

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

Water: Low; highly drought tolerant once established

Wildlife: Provides shelter for birds; deer resistant

Features & Landscape Uses: Excellent for slopes, groundcover, erosion control, and rock gardens. Its consistent blue color makes it a strong choice for large-scale plantings.

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

Plant type

Evergreen Shrub

Height

1-2'

Width

6-8'

Hardiness zones

4–9

Sunlight

Full Sun

Fall color

Blue Green

Soil

Average, Highly Adaptable, Sandy, Well Drained

Landscape use

Border, Erosion control mass planting, Erosion control slopes, Mass Planting, Rock Garden

Shape

Spreading

Deer resistant

Yes

Drought tolerant

Yes