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Juniperus chinensis ‘Monlep’

Evergreen: Juniper (Spreading)

Topiary form of Mint Julep Juniper. Rich, mint-green evergreen foliage with beautiful all year colour. Pruned into pom-pom or other topiary shape. Hardy, unique specimen plant. Prefers moist, well-drained soil and is drought and Chinook tolerant once established; does not do well in standing water. Water regularly while establishing because they have a shallow root system. Benefits from extra water in fall to reduce damage from winter drying. Fertilize in spring with a good compost or all purpose fertilizer before new growth emerges. New growth should be sheared yearly, while actively growing in late spring/early summer, to encourage more dense, tidy growth and keep topiary shape: do not to cut too far back into woody undergrowth (past where there is no green growth) as foliage will not regrow there. To correct shape, prune side branches in late winter/early spring before new growth emerges. Severe pruning is not recommended; dead branches can be pruned anytime.

Available in select potted sizes.