Mountbatten Juniper
Quick Overview
Mountbatten Juniper has an attractive upright, pyramidal form with bluish-green to gray needle-like foliage with powder-blue berries that arrive in late spring and persist through winter. This tree has the classic Juniper look and is a cultivar of the Chinese Juniper, making it adaptable and winter-hardy.
Details
Quick Overview
Why it rocks:
Mountbatten Juniper has an attractive upright, pyramidal form with bluish-green to gray needle-like foliage with powder-blue berries that arrive in late spring and persist through winter. This tree has the classic Juniper look and is a cultivar of the Chinese Juniper, making it adaptable and winter-hardy.
Where to put it:
Mountbatten Juniper is ideal for hedging or privacy screening. This tree will also do well as a vertical accent in the landscape.
What it needs:
Mountbatten Juniper is drought, wind, and salt tolerant. This tree will do best in full to partial sun and prefers well-drained soil. Be sure to follow our watering guidelines for the first few growing seasons until the root system is well-established.
Specs
Botanical Name | Juniperus chinensis ‘Mountbatten’ |
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Hardiness Zone | 4-9 |
Tree Type | Ornamental & Flowering, Evergreen |
Size Range | Compact Tree (6-15 feet) |
Mature Height | 14' |
Mature Spread | 8' |
Shape | Pyramidal |
Foliage Color | blue/green |
Flower Color | N/A |
Decorative Fruit | green berry-like cones |
Landscape Uses | Hedge, Windbreak, Privacy/Screening |
Growth Rate | Slow |
Plant Tolerance | Adaptable |