Plant Type

Conifer, Shrub

 

Height Range

3-6'

 

Flower Color

n/a

 

Flower Season

n/a

 

Leaf Color

Green

 

Bark Color

Brown, Red

 

Fruit Color

Blue, Brown

 

Fruit Season

Persistent

Sun

Full

 

Water

Low, Medium

 

Growth Rate

Moderate, Slow

 

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

 

Soil Condition

Average, Rich, Poor, Well-drained, Dry

 

Soil pH

Acid, Neutral, Basic

 

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Formal, Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish

 

Accenting Features

n/a

 

Seasonal Interest

Winter

 

Location Uses

Background, Shrub Border, Foundation, Walls / Fences

 

Special Uses

Erosion Control, Hedge, Screen, Mass Planting

 

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

'Mint Julep' is a shrubby juniper growing to about 4 to 6 feet tall and 6 to 8 feet wide, with an arching, spreading habit. It has bright green foliage, and retains the color well durign the winter months. Useful in mass plantings or as a token evergreen in formal, traditional, or naturally-styled landscapes. An effective hedge.

Makes an attractive accent, hedge, or screen. Does not require shearing to maintain its shape; in fact, shearing will make it a bit stiff and woody so place it where it can spread and its natural form be displayed to advantage. Slow to medium growth. Prefers full sun and moderate to low moisture. Will grow in nearly any soil type, as long as it is well-drained, including sandy, gravelly, and clay soils. Tolerates heat, including reflective heat. Drought tolerant once established; requires only periodic watering.