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Tim Wood
Grand Haven, MI, USA

MONTANA MOSS®

Juniper

Juniperus chinensis

'SMNJCHM'

PP#31,704

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Montana Moss juniper with fluffy blue-green foliage in a landscape. Close-up of Montana Moss juniper's blue-green fluffy foliage. Montana Moss juniper in landscape.
  • Appealing texture
  • Easy to grow
  • Evergreen
Description

Lovely texture in a durable groundcover. 

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.

USDA Zone
4 - 9 (-30°F/-34°C)
Exposure
Full sun
Height
2 - 4'
Width
3 - 5'
Finish Time
1 season
Type
Evergreen
Flower Color
Foliage Color
Green
Liner Sizes
4", Quick Turn

Soil

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

Pruning

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

Uses

Mass plantings, specimen plant.

Growing Tips

Tolerates hot, dry, sunny locations and urban sites.

  • Benchcard: Montana Moss® Juniperus Benchcard
  • Tag: Montana Moss™ Juniperus Tag
  • Grower Sheet: Montana Moss™ Juniperus Grower Sheet
  • Plant of the Week: Plant of the Week July 23, 2020
  • Spec Sheet: Montana Moss® Juniperus Spec Sheet

    • Features: Alkaline soil, Deer resistant, Drought tolerant, Evergreen, Foliage interest, Salt tolerant, Winter interest

    Filters: Botanical genus: Juniperus, Common name: Juniper, USDA Zone 4, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, USDA Zone 9, Exposure: Full sun, Green foliage

    Features: Alkaline soil, Deer resistant, Drought tolerant, Evergreen, Foliage interest, Salt tolerant, Winter interest

    Filters: Botanical genus: Juniperus, Common name: Juniper, USDA Zone 4, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, USDA Zone 9, Exposure: Full sun, Green foliage