Meet the Breeder
Tim Wood
Grand Haven, MI, USA
MONTANA MOSS®
Juniper
Juniperus chinensis
'SMNJCHM'
USPP 31,704; CBRAF
- Appealing texture
- Easy to grow
- Evergreen
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
Foliage Color Green
Liner Sizes 2 1/4", 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