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Juniperus chinensis 'SMNJCHM'

Juniper- Montana Moss®

Montana Moss®juniper brings a refreshing blue-green tone to groundcover junipers. Its moss-like foliage is soft to the touch; its ability to withstand deer, drought, heat, and sun makes it a new go-to choice for those who need tough evergreen groundcovers.

Key Plant Details

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Planting Zones:

4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9

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Soil Type:

Sandy, Loamy

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Light Requirement:

Sun

moisture

Moisture:

Average

Plant Characteristics

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Mature Size:

3-4 feet in height, 4-6 foot spread

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Annual Growth Rate:

Slow

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Bloom Time:

Grown for Foliage

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Shop By Use:

Deer Resistant, Juglone Tolerant

Care Tips

Care Tips - Growing:

Tolerates hot, dry, sunny locations and urban sites.

Care Tips - Pruning:

Pruning is not typically required as a matter of course; prune to shape or to control spread as needed.

Care Tips - Soil:

Well-drained soil is imperative; can tolerate dry conditions and poor soils.

Care Tips - Uses:

Mass plantings, specimen plant.

Zone Map

This plant will grow in these zones

4-9