Bar Harbor Juniper
Juniperus horizontalis 'Bar Harbor'
In growth
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Planting Guide
| Spacing | 60-72 in apart |
|---|---|
| Planting depth | Crown at soil level |
| Chilling hours | 0 |
| Life expectancy | 20+ years |
| Growth rate | Moderate |
| Planted | 2023 |
| Bed | To Be Sorted |
Growing Conditions
| Sun | Full Sun |
|---|---|
| Water | Low |
| Soil type | Well-draining; tolerates sandy, rocky, or clay soils |
| Soil pH | 6.0-8.0 |
| Zones | 3-9 |
| Native status | Cultivar |
Appearance
| Type | Shrub |
|---|---|
| Leaf | Linear (Long, narrow) |
| Foliage colour | Blue-gray; takes on steel-purple hue in winter |
| Bloom | Not ornamental |
| Fruit | Berry-like cone |
| Evergreen | Evergreen |
Root System
| System | Fibrous/Adventitious Systems |
|---|---|
| Morphology | Mixed Fine & Coarse |
| Function | Mixed Orders |
| Propagation | Semi-hardwood cuttings in late summer, layering |
Wildlife & Safety
| Attracts | Birds |
|---|---|
| Deer | Deer Resistant |
| Toxicity | Non-toxic |
| Edibility | Wildlife Only |
| Companions | Blue Star Juniper, Sting Juniper, Tater Tot Arborvitae |
Where it came from
| Grower | Lowe's |
|---|---|
| Bought at | Lowe's |
Care
Extremely low maintenance once established. Tolerates poor soils, drought, and coastal exposure.
Maintenance
Trim errant branches in spring. Rarely requires pruning.
Cleanup
No seasonal cleanup required. Remove winter-damaged material in spring.
Notes
Flat-spreading groundcover juniper named after Bar Harbor, Maine. Turns striking purple in winter. Excellent bank stabilizer.