Evergreen Shrubs – Sea Green Chinese Juniper

Sea green Chinese Juniper 

Botanical name: juniperus chinensis ‘sea green’ 

Beginner friendly?: yes

Average size at maturity: 4-6 ft in height with a 6-8 ft spread 

Hardy zone: zones 4-9

Foliage color: green 

Growth rate: grows less than 1 ft per year 

Pruning instructions: prune in the late winter/early spring to maintain desired shape and size 

Propagation methods: propagate with cuttings

Landscape use: accent plant, border, foundation plant, mass planting 

Light needs: at least 6 hours of sun per day 

Special features: deer resistant, drought tolerant, salt tolerant

Watering instructions: water when the top 3 inches of soil have dried 

Fertilizing instructions : use a slow-release fertilizer once a year in the early spring

Best time to plant: fall or spring 

Best type of soil: adapts to all types of soil 

Companion plants: lavender, sedum, salvia

Toxicity level: mildly toxic for humans and pets if ingested 

Invasive species: no