Juniperus horizontalis 'Bar Harbor'

Bar Harbor juniper

Bar Harbor creeping juniper is a great cold-climate conifer selection by Mike Johnson at Summer Hill Nursery-- the needle leaves give the impression of a feathery texture, and the branches will hug the ground while forming a dense, attractive, blue-tinged mat. Its leaves retain a purpleish tinge when it gets enough sun, providing visual interest all year long. Plant in average to moist, well-drained soils as a ground cover-- once established, this plant can survive quite a bit of drought!

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Height: 6-12 in
Spread: 5-6 ft
Hardiness Zone: 4-9


Characteristics & Attributes

Cultivation Status
• Selection
Exposure
• Sun
Soil Moisture
• Dry
• Average
Ornamental Interest
• Winter Interest and/or Evergreen
• Summer Bloom
• Fall/Winter Fruit
Attracts Wildlife
• Host Plant
• Other Pollinators/Wildlife
Tolerance
• Drought Tolerant
• Urban Environment
• Deer/Rabbit Resistant
Additional Attributes
• Fragrant
• Edible
• Low Maintenance
Landscape Use
• Massing
• Rock garden
• Groundcover
• Naturalize
Attractive Fall Foliage and/or Ornamental Fruit
• Blue Fruit
Growth Habit
• Spreading/Suckering


North American Distribution


Bar Harbor juniper - Juniperus horizontalis 'Bar Harbor' from Native Plant Trust
photo (c) Marilee Lovit. For reuse, contact lovitm@gmail.com