Botanical profile

Juniperus horizontalis 'Prince of Wales'

Latin name
Juniperus horizontalis 'Prince of Wales'
Common name
Creeping juniper 'Prince of Wales'
Type
Coniferous
Family
Cupressaceae

Juniperus horizontalis 'Prince of Wales' is a super-spreading, low, and uniform groundcover juniper, forming a dense carpet of finely textured foliage. Its growth habit is very flattened, almost hugging the ground, making it an excellent choice for large embankments, rockeries, green roofs, or minimalist landscaping requiring a discreet yet effective groundcover. Its evergreen foliage, medium green with a blue tint in summer, takes on bronzy-purple tones in winter, adding seasonal interest. Resistant to wind, drought, intense cold, and poor soils, this Canadian cultivar is renowned for its robustness, stability, and ability to quickly cover large areas with no maintenance. 'Prince of Wales' is a reliable choice for northern gardens to subtly and effectively cover the ground.

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone
Zone 3
Exposure
Sun
Watering
Moderate watering
Fertilization
Slow-release fertilizer in spring. Fertilize monthly or as directed on the bag. Not recommended – use Bionik rooter or bone meal.
Soil type
Neutral to slightly acidic, dry to well-drained
Minimum temperature
'-40°C
Plant appearance

Blooming, foliage and shape

Blooming period
Not significant
Flower color
Non-ornamental
Fruiting
Small, discreet bluish-grey berries
Foliage color
Green
Foliage type
Persistent
Shape
Ground cover
Garden structure

Size and growth

Height
20 cm (0.65 ft)
Width
2.5 m (8 feet)
Growth rate
fast
Pet friendly
Safe for pets

Pets

Deer
Less attractive or generally tolerated by deer

Deer

The availability of our plants varies depending on arrivals, seasons, nursery production and supplier availability. Some varieties may be offered for a limited time only, depending on their natural cycle or current stock. These plant profiles are designed to guide and inspire you when choosing plants for the garden, landscaping projects, containers or long-lasting outdoor arrangements.