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Creeping Juniper
Juniperus communis ‘Effusa’
Creeping Juniper
In stock · from $39.99
Low, spreading form that adapts to any garden, even in shady locations. Its small needles grow close to the flexible, reddish brown stems, which show off soft, cinnamon brown tips when new, and mature to bright green as the season progresses.
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Plant facts
Sizes and prices
Retail prices; trade pricing for wholesale accounts. Availability updates hourly; stock last changed 2026-09-10.
Good to know
- Waterwise — suited to low-water landscapes once established.
- Deer resistant.
- Adds winter interest.
- Suitable for Utah Lake secondary water systems.
- Tolerates rock mulch.
- Part of our native plants collection, a specialty of ours.
Quick answers
How big does Creeping Juniper get?
About 2' tall and 10' wide at maturity.
How much sun does Creeping Juniper need?
Full Sun to Part Shade (3 to 6+ hours Sun).
How much water does Creeping Juniper need?
Low water use — it is one of our waterwise plants.
Will Creeping Juniper grow in Utah and the Intermountain West?
It is rated hardy to USDA zone 3, so it suits sites in zone 3 or warmer, which covers most of the region. The Salt Lake Valley floor is mostly zone 7; benches, mountain valleys and high plains in Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado and Wyoming are colder, often zones 3–6, so check the zone for your site.
Is Creeping Juniper deer resistant?
Yes, deer usually leave it alone.
Where can I buy Creeping Juniper in Utah?
Progressive Plants in Copperton, Utah has it in stock, from $39.99. Homeowners can order online for pickup at the farm or local delivery; landscape contractors can have it shipped across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada.
Can landscape contractors buy Creeping Juniper wholesale?
Yes. Landscape contractors and architects with a Progressive Plants wholesale account get trade pricing, bulk ordering and shipping across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada on our own trucks or by freight ($1,500 minimum outside our local delivery area). Apply at progressiveplants.com/wholesaleapp.html or call 801-565-7333.
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