Description
Juniperus horizontalis ‘Bar Harbor’, commonly known as Creeping Juniper, is a low-growing, spreading evergreen shrub prized for its vibrant blue-green foliage that transitions to a striking purplish hue in winter. Native to North America, this cultivar is noted for its dense, mat-forming habit, making it an excellent groundcover for erosion control, rock gardens, and foundation plantings. It thrives in full sun and well-drained soils, exhibiting remarkable drought tolerance once established. ‘Bar Harbor’ is distinguished by its fine-textured needles and vigorous growth, which typically reaches 6 to 12 inches in height while spreading several feet wide, creating a lush carpet of color year-round. This cultivar’s combination of hardiness and ornamental appeal has made it a favorite in landscape design, offering both aesthetic beauty and functional soil stabilization.