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Mountbatten Chinese Juniper

Tagged as: Intermediate-Sized Evergreens for the Home Landsca

Botanical Name: Juniperus chinensis 'Mountbatten'
Common Name: Mountbatten Chinese Juniper

Updated 3/2013


Height: 15-20' Spread: 10-15'  Habit/Form: Narrow pyramidal Growth Rate: Slow Zone: 3-8

Cultural Requirements: Full sun; well-drained soil; pH adaptable; tolerant of dry soil, salt, and windy sites

Ornamental Characteristics: Dense conical habit; grayish green foliage; excellent winter hardiness; large blue fruit

Use in the Landscape: Specimen plant, hedge, screen, or mass planting

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