Juniperus Horizontalis 'Copper Delight'

Juniper Copper Delight

Juniperus horizontalis ‘Copper Delight’ — commonly called Copper Delight creeping juniper — is a low-growing evergreen shrub valued for its dense, spreading habit and soft green to blue-green foliage that develops rich coppery-bronze tones in winter. Its trailing branches form a broad ground-hugging mat, providing year-round texture with added 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, rock gardens, and large-scale plantings. Its copper 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

1-2'

Width

6-8'

Hardiness zones

3–9

Sunlight

Full Sun

Growth rate

Slow

Leaf color

Green

Soil

Average, Sandy, Well Drained

Landscape use

Accent Plant, Erosion control mass planting, Erosion control slopes, Mass Planting

Shape

Low Spreading, Prostrate, Spreading

Fragrant

Yes

Deer resistant

Yes

Drought tolerant

Yes