This variable shrub is commonly cultivated as the hybrid 'Expansa'. This dwarf plant has thick ridged horizontal branches that form a dense mound. It has scale-like dark green leaves that lay flat along the stems and the small cones appear in spring.

Hardiness zones 6 to 9 

Juniperus davurica is naturally found in eastern Mongolia growing in moist, organic rich well drained soils in an open sunny position and is drought tender but frost tolerant. 

The cultivar ‘Expansa’ is grown for its spreading habit and is planted in gardens as a ground cover or on embankments and around water features. It is suitable for inland or coastal regions establishing in 3 to 5 years and attaining a width of 1.5m (5ft) in ten years. The spreading branches take root when in contact with the soil forming a clump. ID 2236

Juniperus (jew-NIP-er-us) davurica (da-VER-e-ka)

Cupressaceae (kew-press-AY-see-ee)
Coniferous Trees