Montana Moss Juniper
Juniperus chinensis 'SMNJCHM'
Plant Details:
Plant Type: Shrub
Plant Family: Cupressaceae
Plant Description: A low-growing evergreen that instantly adds texture and cool colors to a landscape. The foliage is uniquely soft compared to those of its kind. Far stretching branches create a mat of calming, blue-green color similar to moss. This is great as a groundcover.
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: 2-4' tall x 3-5' wide
Utah Native: No
Nativar: No
Plant Select: Unknown
Pollinator Friendly: Unknown
Localscapes: Foundation Plant, Perimeter Plant
Evergreen: Yes
Foliage Interest: No
Foliage Colors: Blue-Green, Green
Erosion Control: Yes
Ground Cover: Yes
Foodscape: No
Growing Conditions:
Hardiness Zone: 4 to 9
Light Requirement: Full Sun (6+ hrs sun)
Irrigation Requirement: 
Low (1/2" every 10-14 days)
Low (1/2" every 10-14 days)
Salt Tolerant: Unknown
Deer Tolerant: Yes
Garden Location:
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Localscapes Path
- North Hill
- Rock Wall
Garden Staff Tips & Insights:
This shrub is drought and heat resistant and tolerates poor soil, but it needs well drained soil to thrive.
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