Montana Moss® Juniper

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.

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

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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!