Landscape Uses
The varieties of Juniper that fall into the group Juniperus horizontalis grow low to the ground.  Their needle-like leaves extend horizontal from the center.  This group of junipers vary in height from 2 feet to 8 feet.

Pests
Red spider mites

Fun Facts
In the middle ages people thought juniper smoke gave protection against contagious diseases, such as the plague and leprosy.  More recently, the American Indians believed that a tea of juniper twigs cured stomach aches and colds.  Modern use of juniper is as an ornamental plant and using the berries to flavor gin.