Juniperus Dougball

Juniperus horizontalis ‘Douglasii’ — commonly called Douglas juniper — is a low-growing evergreen shrub valued for its dense, trailing habit and soft blue-green to gray-green foliage that often develops purplish tones in winter. Its creeping branches form a wide, ground-hugging mat, making it highly effective for covering slopes and adding durable year-round texture.

Type: Evergreen shrub

Mature Size:
Width: 6–10 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 evergreen mass plantings. Its winter color adds seasonal interest.

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

Height

1-2'

Width

6-10'

Hardiness zones

3–9

Sunlight

Full Sun

Leaf color

Steel Blue

Soil

Average, Sandy, Well Drained

Landscape use

Erosion control mass planting, Erosion control slopes, Mass Planting

Shape

Low Spreading

Deer resistant

Yes

Drought tolerant

Yes