Creeping Juniper (Noun)
Meaning
Low to prostrate shrub of Canada and northern United States; bronzed purple in winter.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The creeping juniper ground cover spread quickly, forming a dense mat of scaly foliage that turned rich bronze tones in winter.
- As the cold weather approached, the creeping juniper's purple hue deepened, adding a rich splash of color to the landscape.
- The garden designer chose creeping juniper as a handsome and deer-resistant ground cover for the shaded slope.
- Wild turkeys often use the dense, spiky foliage of creeping juniper as cover and nesting sites.
- When planted in masses, creeping juniper makes an attractive and drought-tolerant alternative to traditional lawns in cold climates.