Juniperus chinensis sargentii 'Viridis' - Sargent Green Juniper

Sargent Green Juniper is a creeping coniferous shrub with sprawling branches and erect stems that makes an excellent ground cover.  The aromatic soft green foliage emerges needle-like and matures to scales.  Pollinated females produce blue berries.  Best planted in full sun and well-drained soils.  Drought Tolerant once established.  Sargent's has good resistance to juniper blight.

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, Hedges, Groundcover, and Containers.

COMPANION PLANTS:  Clematis, Ninebark, Russian Sage

*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.