Sargent's Juniper is a creeping coniferous shrub with prostrate branches and erect stems that makes an excellent ground cover. The aromatic blue green foliage emerges needle-like and matures to scales. Pollinated females produce blue-black berries. Best planted in full sun and well-drained soils. Drought Tolerant once established. Sargent's has good resistance to juniper blight.
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Origins: |
East Asia and the Himalayas |
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Height: |
1' - 2' |
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Spread: |
8' - 10' |
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Spacing: |
9' |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
4 - 9 |
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N/A |
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Junipers are generally susceptible to blights, especially in unusually wet weather. Rust and canker may occur, though it is not serious. Potential pests include aphids, bagworms, webworms, and scale.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Rock Gardens, Naturalized Areas, Hedges, Groundcover, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Clematis, Ninebark, Russian Sage
Image: Photo by David J. Stang, Juniperus chinensis sargentii 0zz, CC BY-SA 4.0
