Sea Green Juniper

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

Graceful Arching Branches
Easy Care Landscape Shrub
Evergreen Year-Round Color

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Sea Green 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.

Sea Green Juniper

A versatile evergreen shrub prized for its gracefully arching branches, rich green foliage, and dependable year-round color. Sea Green Juniper adds texture, structure, and lasting visual interest to foundation plantings, mixed borders, and landscape beds while requiring minimal upkeep.

Why choose Sea Green Juniper?

Sea Green Juniper stands out for its distinctive fountain-like growth habit, which creates movement and softness in the landscape without sacrificing evergreen structure. Its dense foliage maintains an attractive green color throughout the year, making it valuable for winter interest as well as summer texture. This adaptable shrub fits a variety of landscape styles, from formal foundation plantings to naturalized borders. Its moderate size and easy-care nature make it an excellent choice for gardeners seeking long-lasting beauty with minimal maintenance.

Key Characteristics

Botanical Name: Juniperus chinensis ‘Sea Green’
Common Name: Sea Green Juniper
Plant Type: Evergreen shrub
Growth Habit: Broadly spreading with arching, fountain-like branches

Sea Green Juniper Additional Information

Sea Green Juniper is a popular cultivar of Chinese juniper known for its attractive arching branch tips and dense evergreen foliage. The rich green needles hold their color throughout the seasons, providing dependable landscape structure even during the winter months. Its broad mounded form develops naturally, though it also responds well to light pruning for a more formal appearance.

This shrub works especially well in foundation plantings, mixed shrub borders, slopes, and large landscape beds where its gracefully cascading branch structure can be appreciated. Mature plants create an elegant, textured presence that contrasts beautifully with flowering perennials, ornamental grasses, and broadleaf shrubs. Small, berry-like cones may occasionally form on female plants, adding subtle seasonal interest. Once established, Sea Green Juniper requires relatively little maintenance, making it a practical choice for both residential and commercial landscapes. Its evergreen character and distinctive habit provide visual appeal throughout the year, helping anchor landscape designs in every season.

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 provide enough space for its mature spread.

2. Watering: Water regularly during the first growing season to encourage root establishment. After establishment, water during extended dry periods to maintain healthy growth.

3. Mulching: Apply a 2-3 inch layer of mulch around the root zone to help retain moisture and moderate soil temperatures. Keep mulch a few inches away from the stems.

4. Pruning: Prune lightly as needed to maintain shape or remove damaged branches. Its natural arching habit generally requires only occasional maintenance.

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FAQs

How large does Sea Green Juniper grow?
Sea Green Juniper typically matures into a broad shrub approximately 4 to 6 feet tall and 6 to 8 feet wide, depending on growing conditions and maintenance.
Does Sea Green Juniper need regular pruning?
No. Its naturally graceful, fountain-like form develops with minimal pruning. Occasional shaping or removal of damaged branches is usually sufficient.
Where can Sea Green Juniper be used in the landscape?
It is commonly used in foundation plantings, evergreen borders, mass plantings, slopes, and mixed landscape beds where year-round texture and structure are desired.

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Lush Foliage
Tall Growth
Curb Appeal

Mature Height	Large: Up to 6 ft
Mature Spread	5-10 ft
Growth Rate	Fast
Botanical Name	Juniperus chinensis 'Sea Green'
Bloom Time	Non Flowering
Deer Resistant	Usually
Family	Cupressaceae
Flower Color	Non Flowering
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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