Juniper 'Mint Julep'

Common Name: Mint Julep Juniper

Scientific Name: Juniperus chinensis 'Mint Julep'

Zone: 4-8

Blossom Colour: Non-flowering; produces small, inconspicuous cones

Flowering Type: Coniferous; develops small berry-like cones

Summer Colour: Bright green, minty foliage

Fall Colour: Maintains bright green foliage year-round

Mature Height (ft): 4-6

Mature Spread (ft): 4-8

Exposure: Full sun

Tree Type: Evergreen shrub

Watering: Moderate; prefers well-drained soil and regular watering during establishment, becoming drought-tolerant once mature

Fertilization: Feed in early spring with a balanced slow-release fertilizer

Landscape Uses:

• Ideal for hedging or foundation plantings
• Suitable for topiary or as a garden accent
• Adds vibrant colour and texture to mixed borders