Juniperus horizontalis ‘Mother Lode’ Iseli®: This selection of creeping juniper was found in 1982 as a sport on ‘Wiltoni’ and is noted for its bright, stunning, yellow foliage in summer. As winter approaches, though, it transitions to tones of burgundy and plum. Growth typically does not exceed six inches in height as it slowly travels along the ground, rooting along the way, which creates a dense carpeting effect. Alternatively, it can be admired flowing over a wall or ledge, thus creating a cascading effect. A sunny site brings out the best colors. ‘Mother Lode’ prefers good drainage and tolerates drought once established. It is suitable for USDA zones 3 through 7.

Shipping Date Options: You will be asked to select your preferred shipping date. If ordering maples, please be sure to select February or March as these are the only months they can be shipped.

Fine Print: Purchases for the Collectors' Conifer of the Year program are limited to one of each selection per individual. Orders will be honored on a first-received basis. Since the inventory is limited to 50 plants for each offering, ordering early is advantageous to ensure your desired plant(s) is/are available. To efficiently provide notice of availability, ordering will be available online this year at https://www2.conifersociety.org/store/. Each offer comes with a one-year/one-time replacement guarantee should the plants fail to grow during the first year in their appropriate USDA zone. Accompanying each conifer will be an anodized aluminum stake and a Metal photo tag that identifies the plant as a winner of the American Conifer Society’s annual award of “Collectors’ Conifer of the Year” and displays a QR to the society’s website. Likewise, a tag and stake will accompany companion plants. Shipping is included in the listed costs. All orders must be received by January 1, 2026 (unless sold out sooner). We cannot ship outside the continental United States.