Juniperus chinensis Sargenti Viridis

Green Sargent Juniper

Juniperus chinensis ‘Sargentii Viridis’ — commonly called Sargentii Viridis juniper — is an evergreen shrub valued for its dense low-spreading habit and rich green foliage carried on layered horizontal branches. Its broad, durable growth creates a dense evergreen mat that provides dependable year-round coverage and texture in the landscape.

Type: Evergreen shrub

Mature Size:
Width: 6–8 ft
Height: 2–3 ft

USDA Zones: 4a–8b

Form: Low, spreading, layered

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 slopes, erosion control, foundation plantings, and evergreen massing. Its dense spreading habit makes it especially effective for low-maintenance ground coverage.

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

Plant type

Evergreen Shrub

Height

2-3'

Width

6-8'

Hardiness zones

4–9

Sunlight

Full Sun

Growth rate

Moderate

Leaf color

Green

Fall color

Green

Soil

Average, Sandy, Well Drained

Landscape use

Accent Plant, Container, Erosion control mass planting, Mass Planting

Shape

Horizontal Branching, Low Spreading

Fruit

Yes

Deer resistant

Yes

Salt tolerant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No