Juniperus Chinensis Var. Sargentii

Juniper Var Sargentii

Juniperus chinensis var. sargentii — commonly called Sargent juniper — is a low-growing evergreen shrub valued for its dense spreading habit and rich green to blue-green foliage carried on layered horizontal branches. Its broad durable growth forms a dense evergreen carpet, making it highly useful for slopes, erosion control, and large low-maintenance plantings.

Type: Evergreen shrub

Mature Size:
Width: 6–10 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, broad foundation plantings, and evergreen massing. Its wide spread provides dependable year-round ground coverage.

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

2-3'

Width

6-10'

Hardiness zones

4–9

Sunlight

Full Sun

Growth rate

Slow

Leaf color

Green

Fall color

Green

Soil

Average, Sandy, Well Drained

Landscape use

Erosion control mass planting, Groundcover, Mass Planting

Shape

Spreading

Deer resistant

Yes

Drought tolerant

Yes