Juniperus Venusta Juniper

Juniper Venusta

A low-growing evergreen shrub with a dense, spreading habit, Juniperus procumbens ‘Venusta’ is valued for its fine-textured, soft blue-green foliage that forms a lush, carpet-like groundcover. This conifer maintains good color year-round, with slight bronzing in winter. Its trailing, layered branches create a graceful, flowing form, making it ideal for slopes, rock gardens, and cascading over walls.

Type: Evergreen shrub (groundcover conifer)
Mature Size: 1–2' tall × 6–10' wide
USDA Zones: 4a–9b

Form: Spreading, mat-forming

Light: Full sun
Soil: Well-drained, sandy or rocky soils preferred
Water: Low to moderate; drought tolerant once established

Wildlife: Provides shelter for birds

Features & Landscape Uses: Excellent groundcover for erosion control, banks, and slopes; great in rock gardens, along retaining walls, or as a low-maintenance alternative to turf. Tolerates heat, drought, and poor soils. Deer resistant and salt tolerant, making it suitable for roadside plantings.

Care: Requires minimal maintenance. Prune lightly to shape if needed, but avoid cutting into old wood. Ensure good drainage—does not tolerate wet soils. Benefits from full sun for best density and color.

Plant type

Evergreen Shrub

Height

1-2'

Width

5-10 '

Hardiness zones

4–9

Sunlight

Full Sun

Leaf color

Dark Green

Fall color

Dark Green

Fruit color

Dark Blue

Soil

Average, Sandy, Well Drained

Landscape use

Foundation, Groundcover, Mass Planting

Shape

Mat forming, Spreading

Deer resistant

Yes

Salt tolerant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No