Mint Julep Juniper
Best low-maintenance evergreen for gardeners seeking year-round structure and deer resistance.
The Mint Julep® Juniper is a striking evergreen shrub, celebrated for its vibrant mint green foliage and graceful arching growth habit. This highly adaptable plant thrives in various climates, making it an excellent choice for borders, mass plantings, or as a formal topiary specimen. It reaches a mature height of 6 feet and a spread of 8 feet, requiring moderate maintenance. Best planted in full sun with well-drained soil, it needs regular watering during its first year to establish a strong root system. Annual pruning helps maintain its desired shape.
$19.99
Owner Satisfaction
4.7
/ 5
Category Rank
34
/ 2609
#34 in Bushes & Shrubs
Price vs Category Average
-49%
Below average
Mature Height
6
/ feet
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking architectural interest and elegant, year-round landscape silhouettes
- Homeowners wanting vibrant, evergreen color contrast during the dormant winter months
Who should skip it
- Families with small children or pets sensitive to prickly foliage
- Gardeners with limited space needing to avoid overcrowding small garden beds
- Busy homeowners wanting low-maintenance plants resistant to common garden pests
Performance breakdown
Climate Versatility
Thrives across a massive range of hardiness zones from three to ten.
Maintenance Ease
Requires minimal upkeep once established beyond occasional annual shaping.
Deer Resistance
Reliably deters local wildlife from snacking on your landscape investment.
Visual Impact
Distinctive arching habit provides year-round architectural interest in any garden.
Drought Tolerance
Waterwise characteristics make this a smart choice for sustainable gardening.
Topiary Potential
Flexible growth habit allows for creative pruning into formal shapes.
Key Specs
Mature Height
6 feet
Mature Width
8 feet
Light Needs
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Hardiness Zone
3-10
Foliage Color
Mint green, Green
Soil Drainage
Well-drained
Deer Resistant
Yes
Features
- Brilliant mint green foliage color
- Beautiful arching growth form
- Excellent as a topiary specimen
- Highly adaptable to various climates
- Deer resistant
- Waterwise plant
- Low maintenance needs
- Year-round evergreen interest
What customers say
Customers consistently praise the Mint Julep Juniper for its outstanding reliability and attractive appearance. This Monrovia selection establishes itself with ease, even in difficult conditions, making it ideal for low maintenance landscapes. Its bright green foliage offers year round visual appeal, reliably delivering on color and form. Reviewers celebrate the plant's robust health upon arrival and its subsequent hardiness. This confirms its strong value for home gardeners seeking dependable, beautiful structure that consistently performs.
Know before you buy
Since the Mint Julep Juniper reaches a mature width of 8 feet, you should space them at least 7 to 8 feet apart if you want to allow each plant to develop its full, natural arching form without crowding.
Yes, this variety is considered deer resistant. While no plant is completely deer-proof if food sources are scarce, the foliage of this juniper is generally unappealing to deer.
It is a low-maintenance shrub, but an annual pruning is recommended to maintain its graceful arching habit and prevent it from becoming too woody or overgrown. It responds well to shaping, which is why it is often used for topiary work.
Absolutely. The Mint Julep Juniper is highly adaptable and hardy in zones 3 through 10, meaning it can withstand the harsh winter temperatures found in northern climates.
While it requires regular watering during its first year to establish a strong root system, it is a waterwise plant once mature. You will only need to provide supplemental water during extended periods of extreme heat or drought.
Yes, it provides year-round evergreen interest. Its vibrant mint green foliage remains consistent throughout the seasons, ensuring your landscape maintains color even in the dead of winter.
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