Mountain Juniper

Juniperus communis var. montana (var. jackii)

Pronunciation: ju-NIP-er-us kom-MU-nis MON-tah-nuh
SKU #08490
3-9

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Deep green needles on whipcord-like branches each have a prominent silver-blue band creating a natural low groundcover with an interesting texture. A rugged, low-growing evergreen shrub for slopes, rock gardens or any well-drained, sunny location. May be trained as a bonsai specimen or into upright forms for vertical accent.
LIGHT: Full sun
WATER: Water when top 2 inches of soil is dry.
SIZE: Moderate growing; reaches just 3 to 6 in. tall, spreading 3 to 6 ft. wide.

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This Plant's Growing Zones: 3-9

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Bloom TimeConifer; prized for foliage.
Deciduous/EvergreenEvergreen
Special FeaturesDramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Waterwise, North American Native
Problems/SolutionsDeer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant
Growth RateModerate
Landscape UseGround Cover
Foliage ColorGreen
Companion PlantsClematis (Clematis); Rose (Rosa); Catmint (Nepeta); Barberry (Berberis); Russian Sage (Perovskia); Maiden Grass (Miscanthus)
Care InstructionsHighly adaptable and easy to grow in average well-drained soils, even poor, rocky soils. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish root system; once established, reduce frequency. Control weeds until plants have filled in. Feed in early spring. Prune only as needed to maintain desired shape.
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Bloom TimeConifer; prized for foliage.
Deciduous/EvergreenEvergreen
Special FeaturesDramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Waterwise, North American Native
Problems/SolutionsDeer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant
Growth RateModerate
Style
Landscape UseGround Cover
Foliage ColorGreen
Companion PlantsClematis (Clematis); Rose (Rosa); Catmint (Nepeta); Barberry (Berberis); Russian Sage (Perovskia); Maiden Grass (Miscanthus)
Care
Care InstructionsHighly adaptable and easy to grow in average well-drained soils, even poor, rocky soils. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish root system; once established, reduce frequency. Control weeds until plants have filled in. Feed in early spring. Prune only as needed to maintain desired shape.

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