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- Plant of the Week: Plant of the Week July 23, 2020
- Spec Sheet: Montana Moss® Juniperus Spec Sheet
- Benchcard: Montana Moss® Juniperus Benchcard
- Tag: Montana Moss™ Juniperus Tag
- Grower Sheet: Montana Moss™ Juniperus Grower Sheet
Meet the Breeder
Tim Wood
Grand Haven, MI, USA
MONTANA MOSS®
Juniper
Juniperus chinensis
'SMNJCHM'
PP#31,704
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- 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
General Care
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.Features: Alkaline soil, Deer resistant, Drought tolerant, Evergreen, Foliage interest, Salt tolerant, Winter interest
Filters: Botanical genus: Juniperus, Common name: Juniper, Retail program: Proven Winners® ColorChoice®, 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, Retail program: Proven Winners® ColorChoice®, USDA Zone 4, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, USDA Zone 9, Exposure: Full sun, Green foliage