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Juniperus communis ‘Lemon Carpet’ is a vibrant evergreen that adds year-round colour and texture to gardens. This Juniperus communis cultivar grows into a low, spreading mat with bright lemon-yellow foliage. It’s hardy, low-maintenance, and perfect for adding a sunny touch to ground cover, rock gardens, or containers.
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Common Juniper Juniperus communis ‘Lemon Carpet’ is a lovely evergreen that brings bright colour to gardens throughout the year. This particular variety catches the eye with its brilliant lemon-yellow foliage that really shines, particularly during spring and summer months. It’s a compact, mat-forming shrub that creates a thick carpet of needles, ideal for gardeners wanting ground cover with a sunny twist.
‘Lemon Carpet’ usually grows to around 1-1.5 metres across whilst staying just 10-15 cm tall after 10 years, with a slow to moderate growth rate. Its prostrate, creeping nature makes it suitable for various garden situations, including sloping areas, rockeries, border fronts, or trailing from container edges. The bright lemon-yellow needle foliage offers year-round appeal, looking especially good when paired with dark green plants or placed against grey stone or gravel.
What’s brilliant about this juniper is how it can lift your garden’s mood. Its lemon-yellow tones bring a fresh, bright feeling to planting displays. This quality is particularly useful in our frequently overcast British weather, where it can add cheer even during dreary days. The mat-forming, low habit also contributes interesting texture and form to garden layouts.
Many gardeners pick ‘Lemon Carpet’ for its reliable character and toughness. After getting established, it handles various soil conditions well and manages drought and city pollution. This makes it suitable for easy-care gardens or tricky locations where other plants might fail. It also resists most pest and disease problems, meaning you won’t face ongoing maintenance issues.
This juniper suits different garden approaches. It can bring contemporary flair to classic gardens, add structure to relaxed cottage-style spaces, or provide soft, organic appeal in modern designs. You might use it for covering empty ground, mellowing path or drive edges, or flowing over walls or raised planters.
For gardeners wanting year-round colour and simple ground cover for their gardens, Common Juniper Juniperus communis ‘Lemon Carpet’ makes a superb choice. Its appealing foliage, spreading habit, and fuss-free character make it a worthwhile addition to any garden space.
Caring for Juniperus communis ‘Lemon Carpet’ is straightforward, which is great news for gardeners. Plant it in a spot that gets full sun to partial shade – full sun will help maintain the best lemon-yellow colour. It prefers well-drained soil but can adapt to various soil types, including poor or rocky soils. Water regularly when it’s first planted to help it establish. Once settled, it’s very drought-tolerant and rarely needs watering except in prolonged dry spells. You don’t need to feed it often – a light application of slow-release fertiliser in spring is enough. Pruning isn’t usually necessary, but you can trim it lightly to maintain its shape if needed. Keep an eye out for any signs of browning or dieback, which could indicate stress. ‘Lemon Carpet’ is very hardy and can cope with winters without extra protection, even in exposed or coastal areas.
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Seeds
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Young Trees
Young trees (Less than 1.2m) will generally be sent via Evri.
Larger quantities of young trees will be sent via ParcelForce or pallet courier..
Huge Trees
Some of our huge trees are too tall to be sent via a courier. They are generally only available for collection from our nursery, local delivery or via occasionally pallet courier. This will be shown on the individual product page.
Located in Euxton, West Lancashire, our business is dedicated to providing high-quality UK-grown trees and seeds.
With a focus on sustainability and local sourcing, we offer a diverse range of tree species, ensuring that our customers receive the finest selection of UK-native trees and seeds.
From majestic oaks to delicate blossoms, our stock is carefully cultivated to thrive in the British climate, making it the perfect choice for both amateur gardeners and seasoned professionals.
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