Juniperus Horizontalis Venusta Creeping Juniper

Juniper Venusta Creeping

Juniperus horizontalis ‘Venusta’ — commonly called creeping juniper — is a low-growing evergreen shrub valued for its dense, spreading habit and fine-textured blue-green to gray-green foliage that may develop purplish tones in winter. Its trailing branches form a broad ground-hugging mat, providing durable year-round coverage and texture in the landscape.

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 wide spread makes it ideal for low-maintenance coverage.

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

Leaf color

Dark Green

Fall color

Dark Green

Soil

Average, Highly Adaptable, Sandy, Well Drained

Landscape use

Erosion control mass planting, Erosion control slopes, Groundcover, Mass Planting

Shape

Spreading

Deer resistant

Yes

Drought tolerant

Yes