Juniper 'Mountbatten'

Common Name: Mountbatten Juniper

Scientific Name: Juniperus chinensis 'Mountbatten'

Zone: 4-7

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

Flowering Type: Coniferous; develops small, fleshy, berry-like cones

Summer Colour: Dense, bright green foliage

Fall Colour: Green, evergreen foliage

Mature Height (ft): 12-15

Mature Spread (ft): 4-6

Exposure: Full sun

Tree Type: Evergreen shrub

Watering: Moderate; prefers well-drained soil and tolerates occasional drought once established

Fertilization: Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring

Landscape Uses:

• Excellent choice for hedging, screening, or as a windbreak
• Adds vertical structure to landscapes and gardens
• Works well as a focal point or accent plant
• Suitable for formal gardens due to its naturally upright, symmetrical form