Juniperus chinensis 'Sea Green' is a captivating cultivar of the Chinese juniper known for its distinctive sea-green foliage. This compact, spreading evergreen shrub typically matures to a height of 4-6 feet and a width of 6-8 feet, forming a low, mounded habit that requires minimal maintenance. The standout feature of 'Sea Green' is its soft, sea-green colored foliage, which maintains its appealing hue throughout the seasons. The fine-textured, needle-like leaves create a lush, cascading effect, adding visual interest and contrast to the landscape. Adaptable to a wide range of soil types and environmental conditions, Juniperus chinensis 'Sea Green' is hardy in USDA Zones 4-9 and drought-tolerant once established. Its low-growing, spreading form makes it an excellent choice for ground cover, erosion control, rock gardens, and mixed shrub borders. The versatility of 'Sea Green' extends to its versatile landscape applications. It can be used as a low-growing hedge, foundation planting, or cascading over walls and slopes, showcasing its soft, flowing silhouette. Its compact size also lends itself well to container plantings, allowing gardeners to incorporate this unique juniper cultivar into smaller spaces.
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Adaptable, Colorful Foliage, Deciduous, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Erosion Control, Formal Garden, Foundation, Fragrant Foliage, Full Sun, Full Sun, Good for Accents, Good for Asian Garden, Good for Mass Planting, Good for Rock Garden, Good for Rocky Soil, Grown For Attractive Foliage, Medium, Medium, Most Popular, Normal Soil, Perennial, Rabbit Resistant, Shrub, Tolerant of Poor Soil, Tolerant of Sandy Soil, Well-Drained Soil, Winter Interest
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