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Chinese Juniper
Juniperus chinensis ‘SMNJCHM’ Montana Moss® PP3170
Chinese Juniper
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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.
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Plant facts
Good to know
- Waterwise — suited to low-water landscapes once established.
- Deer resistant.
- Suitable for Utah Lake secondary water systems.
- Tolerates rock mulch.
Quick answers
How big does Chinese Juniper get?
About 4' tall and 5' wide at maturity.
How much sun does Chinese Juniper need?
Full Sun to Part Shade (3 to 6+ hours Sun).
How much water does Chinese Juniper need?
Low water use — it is one of our waterwise plants.
Will Chinese Juniper grow in Utah and the Intermountain West?
It is rated hardy to USDA zone 4, so it suits sites in zone 4 or warmer, which covers most of the region. The Salt Lake Valley floor is mostly zone 7; benches, mountain valleys and high plains in Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado and Wyoming are colder, often zones 3–6, so check the zone for your site.
Is Chinese Juniper deer resistant?
Yes, deer usually leave it alone.
Where can I buy Chinese Juniper in Utah?
Progressive Plants in Copperton, Utah carries it, but it is not available right now. You can join the waitlist to hear when it's back.
Can landscape contractors buy Chinese Juniper wholesale?
Yes. Landscape contractors and architects with a Progressive Plants wholesale account get trade pricing, bulk ordering and shipping across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada on our own trucks or by freight ($1,500 minimum outside our local delivery area). Apply at progressiveplants.com/wholesaleapp.html or call 801-565-7333.
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