{"product_id":"genevrier-horizontal","title":"Creeping Juniper","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCreeping Juniper (\u003ci\u003eJuniperus horizontalis\u003c\/i\u003e)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardy Evergreen Groundcover for Ontario and Eastern Canada (Zones 2–7)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuick Expert Summary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Creeping Juniper (\u003ci\u003eJuniperus horizontalis\u003c\/i\u003e) is a moderate-growing, extremely cold-hardy groundcover shrub ideal for Ontario and Eastern Canada (Zones 2–7). It spreads steadily over time and reaches 0.5–1.5 ft (15–45 cm) in height and up to 6.5 ft (2.0 m) in width at maturity. Best for erosion control, low-maintenance landscaping, and large ground coverage, it offers attractive blue-green evergreen foliage with reddish fall tones and exceptional adaptability to poor and urban soils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Choose Creeping Juniper for Ontario and Eastern Canada?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn ultra-hardy, low-growing evergreen perfect for tough sites, slopes, and low-maintenance landscapes across Ontario and Eastern Canada.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Zone 2 (Ideal for Ontario and Eastern Canada Zones 2–7)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest For:\u003c\/strong\u003e Groundcover, slopes, erosion control, ornament\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low once established\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Feature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evergreen spreading habit with fall colour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNative \/ Non-native:\u003c\/strong\u003e Native to North America\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIt adapts well to:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClay soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSandy soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLoamy and humus-rich soils (acidic to alkaline)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUrban conditions and compacted soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrought, salt exposure, and difficult sites\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTree\/Shrub Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eMature Height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e0.5–1.5 ft (15–45 cm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eMature Spread\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e~6.5 ft (2.0 m)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eModerate (spreading habit)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eHardiness Zone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e2 (Ideal for Ontario and Eastern Canada Zones 2–7)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eSun Exposure\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eFull sun\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eSoil Preference\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eHighly adaptable (clay, sandy, loam, humus-rich soils)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eWater Needs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eModerate first year, low once established\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eDrought Tolerance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eHigh once established\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eDeer Resistance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eModerate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eLifespan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e30–50+ years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIs Creeping Juniper Right for Your Yard?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eChoose Creeping Juniper if:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou want ground coverage within 2–4 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou have a small, medium, or large yard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou live in Zones 2–7\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou want evergreen colour and erosion control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou need a plant for slopes, rock gardens, or difficult soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNot ideal if:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour yard is very tight with no horizontal space\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou need vertical screening or shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou are planting too close to walkways, foundations, or edges without room for spread\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBest Uses\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGroundcover for large areas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eErosion control on slopes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRock gardens and dry landscapes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBorders and low-maintenance beds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUrban landscaping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy it works:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts dense, spreading evergreen foliage helps suppress weeds, stabilize soil, and cover difficult spaces attractively. It performs well in poor soils, drought-prone areas, and urban sites exposed to salt and compaction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Makes Creeping Juniper Special?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA rugged, adaptable evergreen that thrives where many other plants struggle, while providing year-round texture and colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fresh green to bluish foliage resumes active growth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSummer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dense, spreading evergreen coverage fills in beds and slopes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFall:\u003c\/strong\u003e Attractive reddish-bronze tones add seasonal interest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Maintains evergreen structure and dependable ground coverage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWinter Survival in Ontario and Eastern Canada\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, Creeping Juniper is hardy in Ontario and Eastern Canada Zones 2–7 and tolerates typical Canadian winter conditions including cold temperatures, snow cover, and exposed sites.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFirst-year tip:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd 2–3 inches of mulch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater deeply before the first hard frost\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConsider wind protection if your site is especially exposed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting Guide for Ontario and Eastern Canada\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBest planting time:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpring (April–June)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEarly fall (September–October)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3–5 ft from foundations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4–6 ft between plants for full coverage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWatering (first year):\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater deeply once per week for 8–12 weeks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjust based on rainfall and soil drainage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuick Answers (FAQ)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow fast does Creeping Juniper grow in Ontario?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTypically, it spreads at a moderate rate each year in good growing conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it cold hardy in Ontario?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It is hardy to Zone 2 and performs very well across Ontario and Eastern Canada.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it need another tree for pollination?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. It does not require another plant for ornamental landscape use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre the roots invasive?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The roots are shallow and non-invasive, but allow enough lateral space for the plant to spread naturally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it messy?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. It is generally a very clean, low-litter evergreen for residential and commercial landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCompare With Similar Trees\/Shrubs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTree\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Feature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/arbresenligne.com\/en\/products\/creeping-juniper\" title=\"Creeping Juniper (Juniperus horizontalis)\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/treesonline.ca\/products\/creeping-juniper\" title=\"Creeping Juniper (Juniperus horizontalis)\"\u003eCreeping Juniper\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eModerate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eEvergreen groundcover\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eSlopes, erosion control\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eJuniperus communis\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eSlow to moderate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eMore upright form\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eNaturalized plantings, vertical accents\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eCotoneaster dammeri\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eModerate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eBerries and spreading habit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eOrnamental groundcover\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eShipping Across Quebec, Ontario and Atlantic Provinces\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNursery-grown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarefully packaged\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShipped to your door in Ontario and Eastern Canada\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHealthy root system guarantee (if applicable)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eExplore Related Collections\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Collection: Conifers\" href=\"https:\/\/treesonline.ca\/collections\/conifers-of-quebec-and-eastern-canada\"\u003eConifers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Collection: Hardiness Zone 2 Plants\" href=\"https:\/\/treesonline.ca\/collections\/zone-1-plants-eastern-canada\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/treesonline.ca\/collections\/zone-2-plants-eastern-canada\" title=\"Collection: Hardiness Zone 2 Plants\"\u003eZone 2 Trees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated Articles\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBest Groundcovers for Slopes in Canada\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to Prevent Soil Erosion with Plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Arbresenligne.com","offers":[{"title":"Small (110 ml)","offer_id":49198072398143,"sku":null,"price":4.25,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Large (310 ml)","offer_id":49198072430911,"sku":null,"price":6.75,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0834\/8241\/1327\/files\/Arbre-Genevrier-horizontal-illustration.jpg?v=1769898778","url":"https:\/\/treesonline.ca\/products\/creeping-juniper","provider":"Arbresenligne","version":"1.0","type":"link"}