Use Juniperus hor. 'P.C. Youngstown' when you want an easy-care, low evergreen that hugs the ground and fills space with year-round texture. Also known as Creeping Juniper 'P.C. Youngstown', this selection forms a dense, spreading mat with blue-green foliage that can take on purple tones in winter for added seasonal interest.

Place it where it can sprawl: along sunny banks, at the edge of a retaining wall, in rock gardens, or as a foundation groundcover. Mature height is typically 12-18 inches, while plants can spread widely over time, helping knit together planting beds and stabilize soil on slopes.

Give it full sun for best density and color. Plant in well-drained soil and avoid spots that stay wet, especially in winter. Once established, it handles dry periods well; water regularly the first season, then reduce to occasional deep watering during prolonged drought.

Space plants to allow for their eventual spread and good air movement. Minimal pruning is needed; if you trim, do it lightly in early spring to shape. This tough evergreen is also noted for tolerance of deer browsing and salt exposure, making it a reliable choice for many landscapes.

Specifications

• Cold hardiness zone: 4-9 (-30 degrees F) - Contact your local extension to confirm hardiness if you are in a fringe zone (we cannot guarantee hardiness in fringe zones)
• Light: Full sun
• Mature height: 12-18"
• Spread: 48-72"
• Tolerant of: Deer, Drought, Salt
• Spreads by creeping: Yes
• Edible: Yes
• Good for erosion control: Yes
• Evergreen: Yes
• Good for slopes: Yes

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