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Sargent's Juniper-Evergreen Ground Cover-Low Maintenance Shrub 3 Gallon

Sargent's Juniper-Evergreen Ground Cover-Low Maintenance Shrub 3 Gallon

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Juniperus chinensis 'Sargentii' Information Page
Juniperus chinensis 'Sargentii'

Juniperus chinensis 'Sargentii'

Description

Juniperus chinensis 'Sargentii', commonly known as Sargent's Juniper, is a low-growing, spreading evergreen shrub. It is valued for its dense, lush foliage and ability to thrive in a variety of conditions. The plant's scale-like leaves are typically a rich green, providing year-round interest.

Suggested Uses

Sargent's Juniper is ideal for ground cover, erosion control, and as a low-maintenance landscape plant. It is also suitable for rock gardens, slopes, and as a border plant.

Plant Details

  • Botanical Name Botanical Name: Juniperus chinensis 'Sargentii'
  • Common Name Common Name: Sargent's Juniper
  • Size & Growth Size & Growth: 1-2 feet tall, 6-8 feet wide
  • Hardiness Zones Hardiness Zones: 4-9
  • Foliage Type Foliage Type: Evergreen
  • Bloom Time Bloom Time: Non-flowering
  • Growth Rate Growth Rate: Moderate
  • Light Requirements Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
  • Attracts Pollinators Attracts Pollinators: No
  • Indoor Friendly Indoor Friendly: No
  • Container Friendly Container Friendly: Yes
  • Deer Resistant Deer Resistant: Yes
  • Pet Warning Pet Warning: Toxic if ingested
  • Fragrant Fragrant: No
  • Cut Flower Cut Flower: No
  • Grows Well With Grows Well With: Other junipers, ornamental grasses

Care Tips

  • Planting Instructions Planting Instructions: Plant in well-drained soil, spacing plants 6-8 feet apart to allow for spread.
  • Soil Moisture Soil Moisture: Tolerates dry conditions once established
  • Soil Type Soil Type: Prefers sandy or loamy soil
  • Humidity Humidity: Tolerates a range of humidity levels
  • Pruning Instructions Pruning Instructions: Prune to maintain shape and remove dead branches in late winter or early spring
  • Winter Care Winter Care: Mulch to protect roots in colder zones
  • Planting Depth Planting Depth: Plant at the same depth as the nursery pot
  • Fertilization Fertilization: Fertilize in early spring with a balanced fertilizer
  • Special Care Special Care: Avoid overwatering, as it can lead to root rot
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