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Hughes Creeping Juniper
Juniperus horizontalis 'Hughes'
Creeping Juniper
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Retains its showy, glowing silver-blue foliage coloring through winter. Evergreen.
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Plant facts
Good to know
- Waterwise — suited to low-water landscapes once established.
- Deer resistant.
- Low maintenance.
- Suitable for Utah Lake secondary water systems.
- Tolerates rock mulch.
Quick answers
How big does Hughes Creeping Juniper get?
About 6-12" tall and 8' wide at maturity.
How much sun does Hughes Creeping Juniper need?
Full Sun (6+ hours).
How much water does Hughes Creeping Juniper need?
Low water use — it is one of our waterwise plants.
Will Hughes Creeping Juniper grow in Utah and the Intermountain West?
It is rated hardy to USDA zone 4, so it suits sites in zone 4 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 Hughes Creeping Juniper deer resistant?
Yes, deer usually leave it alone.
Where can I buy Hughes Creeping Juniper in Utah?
Progressive Plants in Copperton, Utah carries it, but it is not available right now. You can join the waitlist to hear when it's back.
Can landscape contractors buy Hughes 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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