Sea Green Juniper

Juniperus chinensis 'Sea Green'

Plant Details:

Plant Type: Shrub
Plant Family: Cupressaceae
Plant Description: Compact vase-shaped arching evergreen shrub. Fine textured dark mint green foliage is scale-like but sharp when juvenile. Branches arch gracefully out from the base. Allow plenty of room to grow and spread. Very drought tolerant once established. Tolerant of alkaline and infertile soils.

Maintenance:

Maintenance Type: Shrub - Evergreen
Plant Care: Shrub - Evergreen (woody multi-stemmed plants that keep their leaves and color during winter): Only minimal pruning is required and mostly to retain a desirable shape. Pruning should be done in early spring. Monitor for pests, diseases or other ailments on a regular basis.

Plant Attributes:

Mature Size: 4-6' tall x 6-8' wide
Utah Native: No
Plant Select: No
Pollinator Friendly: No
Localscapes: Foundation Plant, Perimeter Plant
Foliage Interest: No
Foliage Colors: Green

Growing Conditions:

Hardiness Zone: 3 to 9
Light Requirement: Full Sun (6+ hrs sun)
Irrigation Requirement:     Very Low (Water to Establish)
Salt Tolerant: Unknown
Deer Resistant: Unknown

Garden Location:

  • Design Path
    • Design Ideas-East
    • Easy Does It
    • Scene or Unseen
  • Neighborhood Landscapes
    • Traditional Yet Thrifty
  • Planting Path
    • Avoiding Erosion
  • Spring
  • Summer
  • Fall
  • Winter