Sargent Juniper

Name: Emerald Green Arborvitae
Brand: Grasshopper Gardens
SKU: EGA-001
Price: 49.99 USD
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Rating: 4.8 (57 reviews)

Year Round Color
Broad Ground Coverage
Low Maintenance Evergreen

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Sargent Juniper

Sunlight
Can grow in a range from full sun to partial shade. They need at least six hours of direct, unfiltered sunlight per day.
Watering
Regular watering schedule for the first six months. Once established, rainwater should be sufficient.
Fertilizing
Should not need any extra fertilizer unless your entire lawn and garden have problems and needs regular fertilizing.

Sargent Juniper

Sargent Juniper is a low-growing evergreen prized for its dense, spreading habit and year-round blue-green foliage. This hardy groundcover is ideal for erosion control, slopes, and areas where a tough, low-maintenance plant is needed.

General Information:

Botanical Name: Juniperus chinensis var. sargentii
Plant Type: Evergreen conifer shrub / groundcover
Mature Height: 1–2 feet
Mature Spread: 6–10 feet
Growth Rate: Moderate
USDA Hardiness Zones: 4–9
Sun Exposure: Full sun
Flowering and Flower Color: Non-flowering; produces small, bluish berry-like cones

Geographic Guidance:

Performs well across a wide range of temperate regions, including the Northeast US, Midwest, and other areas within USDA Zones 4–9. Particularly suited for regions with cold winters and well-drained soils.

Why Choose This Plant?

Sargent Juniper is an excellent solution for challenging landscape areas where durability and coverage are key.

Excellent groundcover: Spreads quickly to suppress weeds and cover large spaces
Drought-tolerant: Ideal for dry areas and low-water landscapes once established
Erosion control: Perfect for slopes, banks, and stabilizing soil
Year-round interest: Maintains attractive evergreen foliage in all seasons
Low maintenance: Requires minimal care and thrives in tough conditions

Complete Care & Growing Guide

Light Requirements

Thrives in full sun, where it develops its best color and dense growth habit. Avoid planting in heavy shade.

Soil

Prefers well-drained soil and tolerates poor, sandy, or rocky conditions. Does not perform well in consistently wet or poorly drained soils.

Watering

Water regularly during establishment. Once established, it is highly drought-tolerant and requires minimal supplemental watering.

Planting & Care

1. Planting: Select a location with full sun and well-drained soil. Plant at the same depth as it was growing in the container and allow room for its mature spread.

2. Watering: Water regularly during the first growing season to encourage root establishment. Once established, water during extended dry periods as needed.

3. Mulching: Apply a 2-3 inch layer of mulch around the root zone to conserve moisture and moderate soil temperatures while keeping mulch away from the main stems.

4. Pruning: Prune only as needed to shape the plant or remove damaged branches. Light maintenance helps preserve its naturally attractive spreading form.

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FAQs

How large does Sargent Juniper grow?
Sargent Juniper typically develops into a broad, spreading evergreen shrub that remains relatively low in height while expanding significantly in width over time.
Where is Sargent Juniper commonly used in the landscape?
It is frequently planted as a groundcover on slopes, embankments, rock gardens, large landscape beds, and foundation plantings where evergreen coverage is desired.
Does Sargent Juniper require regular pruning?
No. Its natural spreading growth habit generally requires minimal pruning, making it a low-maintenance choice for many landscape applications.

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Lush Foliage
Tall Growth
Full Sun

Mature Height	Small: Up to 2 ft
Mature Spread	5-10 ft
Growth Rate	Moderate, Slow
Botanical Name	Juniperus chinensis var. sargentii
Bloom Time	Non Flowering
Deer Resistant	Usually
Flower Color	Non Flowering
Family	Cupressaceae
Hardiness Zones	4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Light Needs	Full Sun
Maintenance	Low
Size	#2 Container

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Growing Zones 4-9 Outdoors

(Hardy down to -30)

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