Juniper, 2 gal, Mint Julep®

The Juniperus chinensis 'Mint Julep' is a popular, cold-hardy evergreen shrub known for its graceful, arching branches and vibrant mint-green foliage that provides year-round color and texture in the landscape. Foliage: Features unique, dense, lime-green, scale-like foliage that darkens slightly in cooler weather and remains evergreen throughout the winter. It may also produce small, powder-blue berries. Size & Form: It has a compact, spreading, and fountain-like growth habit with arching branches. It typically grows to about 4–5 feet (1.2–1.5 meters) tall with a spread of 5–8 feet (1.5–2.5 meters) at maturity. Hardiness: It is extremely cold-hardy, a reliable choice for Canadian climates, rated for Canadian Hardiness Zone 3 to 9. Tolerances: Highly adaptable and low-maintenance, it is tolerant of drought once established, a wide range of soil types, deer, and urban pollution. Light: Requires full sun to thrive and maintain its optimal color and form. Water: Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish a robust root system. Once established, it is drought-tolerant, but will not tolerate standing water. Maintenance: This is a low-maintenance shrub that can be pruned in late winter or early spring to shape, though its natural form is quite attractive. It can also be adapted to topiary or pom-pom forms.