Bar Harbor Juniper

Bar Harbor Juniper

1 Gallon / Isabella (8.5" wide) / Blush
$99
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Bar Harbor Juniper
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Bar Harbor Juniper

Bar Harbor Juniper

Enjoy year-round color with Bar Harbor Juniper, a tough, spreading evergreen ground cover that fills bare spaces fast and handles extreme cold, drought, wind, and salt. 

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Pick a Size: 1 Gallon
Pick a Planter: Isabella (8.5" wide)
Pick a Color: Blush
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Bar Harbor Juniper Information

Bar Harbor Juniper
About The Bar Harbor Juniper

Meet the Bar Harbor Juniper: a low-growing, fuss-free evergreen that is perfect for filling in rock gardens, borders, or empty outdoor spots. Its soft, blue-green foliage naturally transitions to a rich, cozy purple come fall and even sprouts tiny blue berries in late summer that your local birds will love. Exceptionally hardy and deer-resistant, this reliable grower needs little more than a quick, optional trim in late spring to stay looking its best.

Why You'll Love It:

  • Low-growing evergreen ideal for ground cover and erosion control
  • Beautiful blue-green foliage turns purple in fall and winter
  • Spreads 6-8 feet at maturity while staying only 1-2 feet tall
  • Thrives in poor, sandy, rocky, and dry soils
  • Perfect for slopes, rock gardens, borders, mass plantings, and coastal landscapes
  • Easy-care plant requiring minimal pruning and maintenance
Bar Harbor Juniper Details
Mature Height:
1-2 ft.
Mature Width:
6-8 ft.
Sunlight:
Full Sun
Growth Rate:
Moderate
Botanical Name:
Juniperus horizontalis 'Bar Harbor'
Grows Well In Zones:
3-9 outdoors
Does Not Ship To:
AK, CA, HI
Watering Requirements
Water newly planted Junipers deeply once a week during their first growing season to help establish a deep root system. Once established, they are drought-tolerant, rarely needing supplemental watering except during extended dry spells. Potted plants may need water every 1-2 days, especially during peak summer heat.
Sunlight Requirements
Thrives in full sun, needing at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight daily. Tolerates partial shade but growth will become leggy and thin.
Humidity Requirements
Junipers thrive best in low to moderate humidity (30%–50%), using their waxy foliage to conserve moisture and resist dry air better than most ornamental plants. While they can adapt to humid climates, high moisture paired with stagnant air or poor drainage increases their risk of fungal tip blights and root rot.
Pet-Friendly Plant?
No, this plant is not recommended in homes with pets.
Read our full care guide
Bar Harbor Juniper
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Juniper?
A Juniper (Juniperus) is a genus of coniferous, evergreen trees and shrubs in the cypress family (Cupressaceae). Known for their extreme hardiness, aromatic needle-like or scale-like foliage, and berry-like seed cones, junipers range from low-growing groundcovers to tall, upright landscape trees.
What is a Juniper?
A Juniper (Juniperus) is a genus of coniferous, evergreen trees and shrubs in the cypress family (Cupressaceae). Known for their extreme hardiness, aromatic needle-like or scale-like foliage, and berry-like seed cones, junipers range from low-growing groundcovers to tall, upright landscape trees.
Where is the best place to plant a Juniper?
Plant Junipers in sharply draining soil. They tolerate poor, rocky, sandy, or alkaline soils, but will quickly suffer from root rot if left in standing water or soggy heavy clay.
Where is the best place to plant a Juniper?
Plant Junipers in sharply draining soil. They tolerate poor, rocky, sandy, or alkaline soils, but will quickly suffer from root rot if left in standing water or soggy heavy clay.
When and how should you prune a Juniper?
Prune junipers in late winter or early spring before new growth begins. Lightly trim tips to maintain shape or encourage density. Avoid cutting into old, leafless wood, as junipers generally do not regenerate new growth from dormant wood (the "dead zone").
When and how should you prune a Juniper?
Prune junipers in late winter or early spring before new growth begins. Lightly trim tips to maintain shape or encourage density. Avoid cutting into old, leafless wood, as junipers generally do not regenerate new growth from dormant wood (the "dead zone").
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Our planters are made from the highest quality materials, and designed to complement a range of styles.
Porcelain Planters
Isabella planter
Isabella

Includes drainage hole and matching saucer

No Exterior Planter
Grow Pot
Grow Pot

Plastic container with drainage holes used by our greenhouse

All of our plants ship in premium packaging for zero damage on arrival. Here’s what you can expect in your box on arrival:
Your Bar Harbor Juniper
Fully rooted in a nursery pot with soil intact
Custom Protection System
Corner guards, soil stabilizer, and branch sleeves keep it secure
Pre-Watered & Ready
Each plant is watered 24 hours before it is shipped
Care Instructions Card
Survival guide for your first 30 days of growing is included

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Indoor Ready Pre-conditioned to lower light conditions.
Fully Potted Soil intact. No repotting stress.
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