Juniperus horizontalis ‘Pancake’ is an ultra‑low, blue‑gray creeping juniper that grows only a few inches tall and forms a tight, ground‑hugging mat—perfect for Yakima’s dry, sunny climate. It’s one of the flattest junipers available and thrives in poor, sandy, or rocky soils.
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Height: 2–4 inches (never more than ~4")
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Spread: 18–48 inches depending on age and site
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Growth Rate: Slow (3–5 inches per year)
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Form: Extremely flat, prostrate, “pancake‑like” mat
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Foliage:
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Blue‑gray in the growing season
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Turns light purple in winter
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