Juniperus chinensis 'Sea Green'
Sea Green Juniper
Description
The foliage of this juniper is exceptionally bright green in color, and overall growth is somewhat vase-shaped, spreading to about 5' high and 6' wide. These measurements can be kept much smaller with shearing. It is also an excellent variety for bonsai.
Plant Type
Conifer, Shrub
Height Range
3-6', 6-12'
Flower Color
n/a
Flower Season
n/a
Leaf Color
Dark Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Very Low, Low, Medium, Extra in Summer
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Rich, Poor, Well-drained, Moist
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral, Basic
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
English Cottage, Formal, Japanese, Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish, Woodland
Accenting Features
Fragrance, Silhouette
Seasonal Interest
n/a
Location Uses
Background, Foundation, Lawn, Parking Strip, Park, Raised Planter, Walkways, With Rocks
Special Uses
Hedge, Topiary
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
In shrub areas, convert from spray sprinklers to bubbler or drip systems that apply water directly to roots.
Occasionally check the soil's moisture level around shrubs before and after watering to determine if watering times are appropriate.