Prairie Elegance™ Juniper -- Juniperus horizontalis ‘BowDak’
RFM-22
Dense, bright green groundcover
Closeup depicting density of branchlets
Description
A male cultivar selected in the North Dakota Badlands. It produces a very dense carpet, 6 to 12 inches high with excellent vigor. Its clear, bright, almost grass green foliage from April through October is a distinct landscape asset over other named cultivars in the nursery trade. Its foliage takes on a bronzy hue in winter. Best if grown in full sun. Good drought and alkalinity tolerance. Very attractive ground cover. Reaches semi-mature size in about 10 years. Hardy in USDA Zone 2b-3.
Potential Uses or Applications
Nursery stock, ground cover and rock gardens
Development Stage
Plant propagation material can be obtained from NDSU Plant Sciences Department or shrubs from licensed nursery subject to availability.
Patent Status
U.S. Trademark – Prairie Elegance™
Licensing
This cultivar is available for non-exclusive licensing.