Green Mound Japanese Garden Juniper is a slow-growing coniferous shrub with trailing branches of needle-like foliage that creates a soft carpet. Best planted in full sun and well-drained soils. Drought Tolerant once established. The cones often do not produce on this cultivar. Green Mound is also good to use for bonsai.
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Origins: |
Southern Japan and Korea |
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Height: |
0.5' - 1' |
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Spread: |
4' - 6' |
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Spacing: |
5' |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
4 - 9 |
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Bloom Color: |
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, Groundcover, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Clematis, Ninebark, Russian Sage
IMAGE: Photo by Sage Ross, Green Mound Juniper 1
