Juniper 'Mint Julep®'

A.V.K. Nursery Holdings Inc.

$44.99
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Refresh your garden with a splash of cool, invigorating colour! The 'Mint Julep' Juniper is a landscape legend, famous for its brilliant, mint-green foliage that stays vibrant all year long. Its gracefully arching, fountain-like branches create a lush, feathery texture that drapes elegantly, making it a sophisticated choice for adding both volume and a "soft-touch" feel to your outdoor spaces.

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Plant Details

Mature Size:

5' H x 7' W

Zone:

4-9

Watering:

Medium

Foliage Type:

Evergreen

Growth Rate:

Moderate

Light:

Full Sun

Plant Profile

Common Names:

Mint Julep Juniper, Sea Green Juniper (often confused), Pfitzer Juniper

Scientific Name:

Juniperus chinensis 'Monlep' (often sold as Juniperus × pfitzeriana 'Mint Julep')

Type:

Ornamental Evergreen Shrub / Conifer

Growth Details:

  • Mature Size: Typically 4–6 feet tall and 6–8 feet wide.
  • Growth Habit / Form: Upright-arching, spreading, and fountain-like.
  • Growth Rate: Medium (roughly 2–4 inches per year).
  • Longevity: Approximately 30 years in ideal conditions.

Environmental Needs:

  • Exposure: Full Sun.
  • Soil Preferences: Highly adaptable to most soil types, including clay and rocky soils, provided they are well-draining.
  • Soil Tolerance: Intolerant of standing water or constantly wet soils.
  • Watering: Medium; allow the top 2 inches of soil to dry out between waterings.

Special Features:

  • Resistances: Highly resistant to deer, drought, erosion, and urban pollution.
  • Uses: Excellent for topiary (pompoms/spirals) and rugged coastal or roadside hedges due to its durability.
Care Guide

Ornamental & Landscape Value

Seasonal Interest:

  • Bloom: Non-ornamental/Non-flowering.
  • Winter Interest: Foliage retains its bright minty green colour without bronzing.
  • Fruit: Produces small, powder-blue berries (cones) from late spring through winter.

Garden Value:

Outstanding for mass plantings, erosion control on slopes, and formal topiary. Its dense habit makes it a perfect "living screen" or foundation plant to hide utilities.

Wildlife & Human Value:

  • Wildlife: Berries provide a winter food source for birds.
  • Human: Provides year-round privacy and wind protection; widely used in bonsai styling.

Planting & Care Guide

Planting Considerations:

  • Best Time To Plant: Spring or early fall.
  • Spacing: 4–6 feet apart for a dense hedge; up to 8 feet for individual specimens.
  • Location Tips: Space at least 3–4 feet away from building foundations to allow for its spreading width.

Care:

  • Light Requirements: Thrives in full sun; requires at least 6 hours of direct light for the best density and colour.
  • Moisture Requirements: Prefers well-drained soil; water deeply 2–3 times per week when young. Once established, it is remarkably drought-tolerant.
  • Maintenance, Fertilization: Low maintenance; prune in late winter to maintain its shape. Apply a slow-release fertilizer in early spring.

Tolerances:

Drought, deer, salt, heat, and urban conditions.

Tips For Success:

Use bone meal during planting to support root development. Avoid planting in low-lying areas where water pools, as it is susceptible to root rot in soggy conditions.

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