A spreading ornamental juniper with arching branches and feathery mint-green foliage. Tolerates heat and reflected sun once established. Works well as a foundation shrub or informal hedge. (‘Monlep’ is the trademarked Mint Julep selection.)

Bloom Time

Non-flowering (grown for foliage)

Deciduous / Evergreen

Evergreen

Special Features

Deer / Rabbit Resistant, Drought Tolerant

Growth Rate

Slow to moderate

Growth Habit

Mounded – spreading shrub

Mature Size

4-6 ft tall × 6-8 ft wide

Flower Color

None (grown for foliage)

Foliage Color

Mint-green

Landscape Use

Border / Bed, Container / Patio, Foundation Planting, Hedge / Screen

Garden Style

Container / Patio, Hedge / Formal

Soil

Alkaline Tolerant, Moist Soil, Sandy / Rocky, Well-Drained

Companion Plants

Agave, Desert marigold, Lantana, Red yucca, Texas sage

Toxic — Pets

Toxic to pets (mild GI upset)

Care Instructions

Light: Full sun

Water: Low to moderate; deep watering, allowing soil to dry between waterings.

Soil: Well-draining; tolerates poor, sandy, and alkaline soils. Avoid consistently wet or clay soils.

Mature size: 4-6 ft tall, 6-8 ft wide

Bloom: Non-flowering (grown for foliage)

Evergreen / deciduous: Evergreen

Growth rate: Slow to moderate