Juniperus chinensis Mountbatten

Mountbatten Juniper

Juniperus chinensis ‘Mountbatten’ — commonly called Mountbatten juniper — is an evergreen shrub valued for its dense upright habit and rich blue-green foliage that maintains strong year-round color. Its narrow pyramidal form and sturdy branching make it useful where vertical evergreen structure is desired for screening or accent planting.

Type: Evergreen shrub

Mature Size:
Width: 4–6 ft
Height: 10–15 ft

USDA Zones: 4a–8b

Form: Upright, pyramidal

Light: Full sun

Soil: Well-drained soil; adaptable to sandy, rocky, and average garden soils

Water: Low to medium; drought tolerant once established

Wildlife: Provides shelter for birds; deer resistant

Features & Landscape Uses: Excellent for screening, foundation corners, evergreen accents, and formal plantings. Its upright habit provides dependable year-round structure.

Care: Plant in full sun for best density and foliage color. Avoid wet soils. Minimal pruning is needed; trim lightly in early spring only if shaping is desired.

Plant type

Evergreen Shrub

Height

10-15'

Width

4-6'

Hardiness zones

4–8

Sunlight

Full Sun

Leaf color

Dark Spring Green

Soil

Average, Sandy, Well Drained

Landscape use

Accent Plant, Corner Accent, Foundation Plant, Privacy Screen

Shape

Pyramidal

Deer resistant

Yes

Drought tolerant

Yes