Family: Cupressaceae

Scientific Name: Juniperus horizontalis Mother Lode

Common Name: Mother Lode Juniper

DescriptionA low growing creeping plant with yellow to golden yellow foliage
Pronunciation(ju-NIP-er-us) (hor-i-zon-TA-lis)
Plant TypeAll Plants, Shrubs Coniferous
Hardiness Zone4-9
Sunlightfull
Moistureaverage, once establish tolerates hot dry conditions
Soil & Siteaverage, once establish tolerates hot dry conditions
Leavesgold variegated
Dimensions2-3 inches high, over 6 feet wide
Cultivar OriginA sport of Wiltoni, introduced by Iseli Nursery Oregon, USA.
Author's NotesI have observed this plant over the years at various gardens. It always seems to brown out as the season progresses. Even the plants we get at the nursery come in nice and bright than start to get brown areas?
Notes & Reference#01-Manual of Woody Landscape Plants (Michael Dirr)
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