Montana Moss® Juniper
Juniperus chinensis 'SMNJCHM' USPP 31,704
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Understanding Plant Options
Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:
- Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
- Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements
Container Plant Sizes
Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.
Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2" x 2" x 3" | 0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts | 0.20 - 0.23 dry liters |
| 4" Container | 0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts | 0.35 - 0.96 dry liters |
| 4.5" Container | 0.65 dry quarts | 0.72 dry liters |
| 6" Container | 1.4 dry quarts | 1.59 dry liters |
| 1 Quart | 1 dry quart | 1.1 dry liters |
| 5.5" Container | 1.89 dry quarts | 2.08 dry liters |
Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Quart | 2 dry quarts | 2.2 dry liters |
| #1 Container | 2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts | 2.49 - 4.11 dry liters |
| 5" x 5" x 12" | 3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts | 3.85 - 4.74 dry liters |
Mature Plants (2-4 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #2 Container | 1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons | 5.24 - 7.75 dry liters |
| #3 Container | 2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons | 8.14 - 12.16 dry liters |
Large Plants (3-5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #5 Container | 2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons | 12.86 - 20.35 dry liters |
| #6 Container | 5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons | 23.12 - 26.42 dry liters |
| #7 Container | 5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons | 26.34 - 28.76 dry liters |
Bare Root Plants
Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.
Common Sizes:
- Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
- Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet
Important Notes
Container Volume Specifications
- Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
- Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
- Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents
Growing Conditions
- Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
- Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
- Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment
Seasonal Availability
- Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
- Container plants are available throughout the growing season
- Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes
Questions?
For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.
Plant Highlights
Montana Moss® Juniper highlights at a glance!
Specifications
Specifications
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Photos Provided ByProven Winners, Inc - www.provenwinners.com
Growing Zones
Looking for a rugged evergreen that thrives in nearly any garden? The Proven Winners® Montana Moss® Juniper USPP#31,704 (Juniperus chinensis 'SMNJCHM') is a hardy, low-maintenance shrub with soft-textured, mossy-green foliage that stays lush year-round. This broadleaf evergreen conifer is prized for its dense, spreading habit and exceptional adaptability. Growing 2-4 feet tall and 3-5 feet wide, it’s a versatile landscape workhorse perfect for tough spots.
Unlike prickly Junipers, Montana Moss® features feathery, fine-needled foliage that gives a soft, moss-like look. Its dense branching makes it a fantastic groundcover shrub or facer plant, while the tidy mounded shape requires little pruning. This shrub maintains its refreshing green color all year, shrugging off snow, heat, and drought once established.
A selection of Chinese Juniper, this Proven Winners® variety was bred for durability and beauty. Belonging to the Cupressaceae family, it shares kinship with Arborvitae and Cypress. Its resilience makes it a top choice for urban gardens, erosion control, and tough landscape sites where other plants struggle.
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Key Features
- Evergreen conifer with mossy green foliage
- Low-growing, spreading shrub habit
- Soft texture compared to typical Junipers
- Grows 2-4 feet tall and 3-5 feet wide
- Extremely hardy and drought-tolerant once established
Landscaping Uses
Montana Moss® Juniper is a versatile shrub for landscapes needing tough-as-nails plants with year-round appeal.
- Groundcover shrub for slopes and banks
- Mass plantings for erosion control
- Low-maintenance facer plant for taller shrubs or evergreens
- Rock gardens and xeriscapes
- Border plantings and foundation plantings
Care & Maintenance
Montana Moss® Juniper Bush thrives in USDA zones 4-9. This evergreen conifer is prized for its resilience and year-round color, making it a low-maintenance choice for any landscape.
- Planting Time: Best planted in spring or fall
- Sun Requirements: Full sun for best color and health
- Soil Requirements: Well-drained soil; tolerates clay, rocky soil, and sandy conditions, but does not like poor drainage
- Moisture Needs: Drought-tolerant once established; use the Finger Test to check soil moisture. Water regularly the first year to establish roots
- Mulch: Apply a 3-4 inch layer of Arborist mulch to keep roots cool and conserve moisture
- Fertilization Needs: Light feeding in spring with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer or compost
- Pruning Info: Rarely needed - naturally tidy form; light shaping in late winter if desired
- Special Perks: Deer-resistant, pest-resistant, low maintenance, drought-tolerant, urban-tough, and tolerant of air pollution
Don’t forget to order your Nature Hills Root Booster for lifelong mycorrhizal root support.
Mossy Marvel in the Garden
Montana Moss® Juniper is the soft-textured evergreen you didn’t know you needed - perfect for slopes, rock gardens, and low-maintenance landscapes. Its year-round mossy green color and durability make it a standout performer in any garden. Order your Montana Moss® Juniper today from Nature Hills and enjoy its beauty and toughness delivered right to your doorstep!
