Juniperus Horizontalis ‘Mother Lode’

Mother Lode Creeping Juniper

Low-growing evergreen conifer with a compact, spreading habit and slightly cascading branches. It forms a dense, mat-like groundcover with a soft, flowing appearance, ideal for adding bright color and texture to small spaces and edges.

The foliage is fine-textured, composed of small, scale-like leaves. Its color is a vivid golden-yellow, especially bright in full sun. In colder seasons, it develops warm bronze to orange tones, creating strong seasonal contrast while remaining attractive year-round.

Juniperus horizontalis ‘Mother Lode’ prefers full sun and well-drained soil, thriving in poor, sandy, or rocky conditions. It tolerates moderately dry to dry soils and performs well in exposed sites. Once established, it shows high drought tolerance, strong resistance to urban pollution, and moderate tolerance to salt. It is ideal for rock gardens, borders, slopes, and as a vibrant groundcover.