Sting
Juniperus horizontalis 'MonNel' (Sting)
In growth
JFMAMJJASOND
In bloom
JFMAMJJASOND
Planting Guide
| Spacing | 48-60 in apart |
|---|---|
| Planting depth | Crown at soil level |
| Chilling hours | 0 |
| Life expectancy | 20+ years |
| Growth rate | Slow |
| Planted | 2024 |
| Bed | To Be Sorted |
Growing Conditions
| Sun | Full Sun |
|---|---|
| Water | Low to Average |
| Soil type | Well-drained, sandy or rocky; tolerates poor soils |
| Soil pH | 6.0-8.0 |
| Zones | 3-9 |
| Native status | Cultivar |
Appearance
| Type | Shrub |
|---|---|
| Leaf | Linear (Long, narrow) |
| Foliage colour | Silver-blue to grey-blue, purple tones 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, layering |
Wildlife & Safety
| Attracts | Birds |
|---|---|
| Deer | Deer Resistant |
| Toxicity | Non-toxic |
| Edibility | Wildlife Only |
| Companions | Blue Star Juniper, Bar Harbor Juniper, Tater Tot Arborvitae |
Where it came from
| Grower | Proven Winners |
|---|---|
| Bought at | Kulak's Nursery |
Care
Extremely low maintenance once established. Tolerates poor soil, drought, and coastal conditions.
Maintenance
Little care needed. Trim errant branches to shape in summer if desired.
Cleanup
No seasonal cleanup. Remove winter-damaged material in spring.
Notes
Low-spreading groundcover juniper from Proven Winners. Outstanding silver-blue color with excellent winter interest.