Juniperus horizontalis 'Youngstown'

Andorra Compact Juniper

Juniperus horizontalis ‘Youngstown’ — commonly called Youngstown creeping juniper — is a low-growing evergreen shrub valued for its soft blue-green to gray-green foliage that develops attractive plum to purplish-bronze tones in winter. Its dense, spreading habit forms a broad ground-hugging mat, providing durable year-round coverage and seasonal color interest.

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 winter color adds seasonal interest to low-maintenance landscapes.

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'

Width

6'

Hardiness zones

3–8

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

Average, Sandy, Well Drained

Landscape use

Accent Plant, Border, Container, Erosion control mass planting, Erosion control slopes

Shape

Low Spreading, Prostrate, Spreading

Fruit

Yes

Deer resistant

Yes

Drought tolerant

Yes