'Bar Harbor' Juniperus

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Juniperus horizontalis ‘Bar Harbor’ (Bar Harbor Creeping Juniper) is a low, mat-forming evergreen groundcover with soft blue-green foliage that turns bronzy-purple in winter—great for slopes, rock gardens, and coastal sites.

Key features

  • Form & size: Very low, spreading carpet; ~8–12 in tall, 6–10+ ft spread; trailing stems root as they run, knitting soil.

  • Foliage: Fine, scale-like blue-gray in spring–summer; attractive purple cast in cold weather.

  • Light: Full sun for best color and density (tolerates light shade).

  • Soil & water: Thrives in well-drained, sandy or rocky soils; drought-tolerant once established; avoid wet/heavy clay.

  • Hardiness: USDA Zones 3–9; good wind and salt tolerance (coastal/roadside friendly).

  • Uses: Erosion control on banks, between boulders, over walls, large-area groundcover.

  • Care & resistance: Very low maintenance; occasional edging to contain; generally deer-resistant and tough in urban conditions.

  • All plants come with a regular black nursery pot

  • Please note: The images shown are for illustrative purposes only. While we strive to provide accurate representations, the actual product you receive may differ slightly in appearance due to variations in stock or natural characteristics.

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Juniperus horizontalis ‘Bar Harbor’ (Bar Harbor Creeping Juniper) is a low, mat-forming evergreen groundcover with soft blue-green foliage that turns bronzy-purple in winter—great for slopes, rock gardens, and coastal sites.

Key features

  • Form & size: Very low, spreading carpet; ~8–12 in tall, 6–10+ ft spread; trailing stems root as they run, knitting soil.

  • Foliage: Fine, scale-like blue-gray in spring–summer; attractive purple cast in cold weather.

  • Light: Full sun for best color and density (tolerates light shade).

  • Soil & water: Thrives in well-drained, sandy or rocky soils; drought-tolerant once established; avoid wet/heavy clay.

  • Hardiness: USDA Zones 3–9; good wind and salt tolerance (coastal/roadside friendly).

  • Uses: Erosion control on banks, between boulders, over walls, large-area groundcover.

  • Care & resistance: Very low maintenance; occasional edging to contain; generally deer-resistant and tough in urban conditions.

  • All plants come with a regular black nursery pot

  • Please note: The images shown are for illustrative purposes only. While we strive to provide accurate representations, the actual product you receive may differ slightly in appearance due to variations in stock or natural characteristics.