Juniperus horizontalis 'Andorra Compact'
Family: Cupressaceae • Pot diameter: 17 cm • Height: 40 cm
A juniper for people who hate pruning ✂️
Juniperus 'Andorra Compact' is a low, evergreen shrub that spreads horizontally to form a dense carpet. Its foliage is green-bronze, taking on more copper tones in winter.
Cupressaceae Evergreen Sun/Part shade Easy care Ornamental groundcover shrub
Light
☀️ Sun–Part shade
Denser foliage in full sun
Water
💧 Moderate
Drought-tolerant
Temperature
🌡️ −25 °C
Extremely hardy to frost
Soil
🌱 Well-drained
Tolerates poor soils
What makes it special
- 🌲 Compact, groundcover habit
- 🍂 Foliage bronzes in winter
- ❄️ Outstanding cold hardiness
Ideal uses
- 🪴 Groundcover for beds and slopes
- 🌿 Combine with other conifers
- 🏡 Ideal for small gardens and rockeries
Where to place it
Full sun or partial shade with well-drained soil. Exceptionally tough; adapts easily to poor soils and challenging sites.
Plant companions
- 🌲 Other conifers for varied height and form
- 🌸 Seasonal flowers for color contrast
- 🌿 Low succulents for texture contrast
Variety origin
Juniperus horizontalis is native to North America, forming extensive mats on rocky slopes and in cold regions.
The cultivar 'Andorra Compact' was selected for its compact habit and its winter color change, while remaining exceptionally hardy in frost and difficult conditions.
1) Substrate: Well-drained, light mix with excellent drainage.
2) Watering: Moderate; drought-tolerant once established.
3) Light/Temperature: Sun or part shade; hardy down to −25 °C.
💡 Tip: Perfect for slopes and rock gardens; the dense root system helps stabilize soil.
🤔 Did you know? Juniperus horizontalis is widely used in landscape design thanks to its resilience and winter bronzing.
Why you’ll love it
🌲 Compact, ground-hugging habit.
🍂 Winter color change.
❄️ Handles very low temperatures.
🧠 Greenleaf for geeks — The science nobody asked for
🧬 Family Cupressaceae; a conifer with scale-like foliage rather than needles.
🌱 Horizontal spread up to ~2 m in habitat.
📖 'Andorra Compact' was selected to keep a lower, tighter profile in ornamental landscapes.
☀️ How much light?
Sun or part shade; full sun encourages a tighter habit.
💧 How often do I water?
Moderately; once established it tolerates extended dry periods.
🌡️ What temperatures can it handle?
Hardy down to −25 °C; ideal for cold regions.
🌱 What substrate?
Well-drained soil, even poor or sandy; avoid waterlogged ground.
© Original plant description by Greenleaf Garden Center. All rights reserved. | Το κείμενο αποτελεί πρωτότυπο υλικό. Απαγορεύεται η αντιγραφή (Νόμος 2121/1993).
🔎 Note: Due to natural variability, the plant you receive may differ slightly from the photo. Form, size, and coloration depend on season, growing conditions, and each plant’s nature.
