Mint Julep Juniper (Spiral) – Desert Horizon Nursery

Mint Julep Juniper (Spiral)

Juniperus chinensis 'Monlep'

Light
Water
Low to moderate; deep watering, allowing soil to dry between waterings.
Toxicity
Description
Chinese juniper cultivar with arching, feathery branches and bright mint-green foliage, commonly trained into spiral topiary. Heat and drought tolerant once established; used as a formal accent or container specimen.
Deciduous / Evergreen
Growth Rate
Foliage Color
Foliage and berries mildly toxic to pets if ingested
Care Instructions

Light: Full sun

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

Soil: Well-draining soil; tolerates sandy or rocky, alkaline soils. Avoid poorly drained or consistently wet sites.

Mature size: 3-6 ft tall, 6-8 ft wide

Bloom: Non-flowering (grown for foliage)

Evergreen / deciduous: Evergreen

Growth rate: Moderate