Juniperus squamata 'Holger' is a slow-growing, dense, and wide-spreading evergreen conifer known for its striking bicolor foliage, featuring bright creamy-yellow new growth that contrasts with older blue-green needles. Typically reaching 3-4' high and 4-8' wide, it is a hardy, drought-tolerant, and low-maintenance shrub ideal for rock gardens, groundcover, and foundation planting.
Key Characteristics & Care
Color & Texture: Blue-green foliage with yellow, needle-like young growth.
Size: Generally 3–4 feet in height, spreading to 4–8 feet wide at maturity.
Growth Rate: Slow, about 3-6 inches per year.
Hardiness Zone: Hardy in USDA zones 4-7.
Sun/Soil: Thrives in full sun and thrives in well-drained, average, or rocky soil. It is not particular about soil pH.
Water Needs: Drought-tolerant once established.
Maintenance: Low maintenance, but it is best pruned in late winter