Juniperus Chinensis 'Green Sargent'

Juniper Green Sargent

Juniperus chinensis ‘Green Sargent’ — commonly called Green Sargent juniper — is an evergreen shrub valued for its dense, spreading habit and rich green foliage that forms layered horizontal branching. Its broad, low growth creates a durable evergreen mass with strong year-round texture, making it useful for groundcover effects and erosion control.

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, foundation plantings, broad borders, and evergreen massing. Its wide spread makes it effective for covering large areas with low maintenance.

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

Plant type

Evergreen Shrub

Height

2-3'

Width

6-8'

Hardiness zones

4–8

Sunlight

Full Sun

Growth rate

Moderate

Bloom time

Does not flower

Leaf color

Green

Fall color

Green

Soil

Average, Sandy, Well Drained

Landscape use

Border, Erosion control mass planting, Foundation

Shape

Horizontal Branching, Low Spreading

Fragrant

Yes

Deer resistant

Yes

Salt tolerant

Yes

Drought tolerant

Yes