{"product_id":"mint-julep-juniper-pompom","title":"Mint Julep Juniper Pompom","description":"\u003cp\u003eMint Julep Juniper Pompom adds sculptural Asian-inspired structure to Eden Prairie, Wayzata, and Edina landscapes — a hand-trained topiary form of the classic mint-green juniper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Mint Julep Juniper Pompom\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;max-width:600px;margin:16px 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #d4dcc8;font-weight:600;background:#f4f7ec;width:40%;\"\u003eBotanical Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #d4dcc8;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eJuniperus × pfitzeriana 'Monlep' (topiary)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #d4dcc8;font-weight:600;background:#f4f7ec;\"\u003eMature Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #d4dcc8;\"\u003e4-5ft tall × 3-4ft wide\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #d4dcc8;font-weight:600;background:#f4f7ec;\"\u003eBloom \/ Foliage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #d4dcc8;\"\u003eEvergreen juniper; no flowers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #d4dcc8;font-weight:600;background:#f4f7ec;\"\u003eSun Requirements\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #d4dcc8;\"\u003eFull sun (6+ hrs).\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #d4dcc8;font-weight:600;background:#f4f7ec;\"\u003eWater Needs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #d4dcc8;\"\u003eLow. Highly drought-tolerant.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #d4dcc8;font-weight:600;background:#f4f7ec;\"\u003eSoil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #d4dcc8;\"\u003eTolerates Minnesota clay-loam, sandy soils. Excellent drainage required.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #d4dcc8;font-weight:600;background:#f4f7ec;\"\u003eHardiness Zones\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #d4dcc8;\"\u003e3-9 (Twin Cities is zone 4b–5a). Reliable to -40°F.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #d4dcc8;font-weight:600;background:#f4f7ec;\"\u003eDeer Resistance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #d4dcc8;\"\u003eRarely browsed — one of the most deer-resistant evergreens\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #d4dcc8;font-weight:600;background:#f4f7ec;\"\u003eFoliage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #d4dcc8;\"\u003eEvergreen — needle\/scale foliage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #d4dcc8;font-weight:600;background:#f4f7ec;\"\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #d4dcc8;\"\u003eModerate — 12-18 inches per year\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy You'll Love Mint Julep Juniper Pompom\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDeer-resistant evergreen\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eJunipers handle the worst Minnesota conditions — sun, dry soils, deer, road salt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePrivacy + foundation\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eUpright forms for screens; spreading forms for foundations and slopes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWinter interest\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYear-round color and structure against snow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTopiary pompom-form Mint Julep juniper\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSculptural pompom topiary form — instant Japanese garden style. That's why Mint Julep Juniper Pompom has earned a spot in our Minnesota launch catalog — it's a juniper we're confident will thrive in your Twin Cities landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting Mint Julep Juniper Pompom in the Twin Cities\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest planting window:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring (mid-April through early June) or early fall (late August through late September). Avoid planting during peak summer heat — Twin Cities heat waves can stress newly installed root balls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSite selection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun (6+ hrs). Choose a location with the mature size of 4-5ft tall × 3-4ft wide in mind — give Mint Julep Juniper Pompom room to fill out without crowding fences, sidewalks, or neighboring plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil prep:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tolerates Minnesota clay-loam, sandy soils. Excellent drainage required. If your Twin Cities yard has heavy clay (common in Plymouth, Eden Prairie, and Wayzata), amend the planting hole with 25-30% compost to improve drainage. For sandy soils in parts of Anoka and Washington counties, mix in compost to improve water retention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to plant:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDig a hole 2× the width of the root ball and the same depth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLoosen the sides of the hole — slick clay walls block root expansion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSet Mint Julep Juniper Pompom so the top of the root ball is 1-2\" above grade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBackfill with native soil mixed 25% with compost. Tamp gently.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWater deeply (5+ gallons) immediately after planting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMulch 2-3\" deep, keeping mulch 2\" away from the stem.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWatering \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFirst year (establishment):\u003c\/strong\u003e Water deeply 1-2× per week from April through October. Mint Julep Juniper Pompom needs consistent moisture to develop a strong root system for its first Minnesota winter. Check soil moisture 4-6\" deep — water when the top 2-3\" feels dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEstablished (year 2+):\u003c\/strong\u003e Low. Highly drought-tolerant. During typical Twin Cities summers, supplemental water during 2+ week dry spells is enough.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinter prep:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water deeply in late October before ground freeze — this protects Mint Julep Juniper Pompom through dry winter winds. Apply a fresh 2-3\" layer of mulch in November to insulate the root zone through deep freezes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune lightly in late spring or early summer. Avoid cutting into bare wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Mint Julep Juniper Pompom hardy in Minnesota?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes. Mint Julep Juniper Pompom is rated for zones 3-9 (Twin Cities is zone 4b–5a) — the Twin Cities metro is zone 4b–5a, well within its hardiness range. Sculptural pompom topiary form — instant Japanese garden style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow fast does Mint Julep Juniper Pompom grow?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nModerate — 12-18 inches per year. Expect mature size (4-5ft tall × 3-4ft wide) within 5-8 years depending on site conditions and care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill deer eat Mint Julep Juniper Pompom?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nRarely browsed — one of the most deer-resistant evergreens. In high-deer-pressure suburbs (Wayzata, Stillwater, Hudson), supplemental fencing or repellents may help young plants establish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I plant Mint Julep Juniper Pompom in part shade?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nFull sun (6+ hrs).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat size gallon should I buy?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nWe typically offer Mint Julep Juniper Pompom in #2, #5, #10, and sometimes larger gallon sizes. Smaller sizes establish faster and cost less; larger sizes give instant impact. For most Twin Cities residential landscapes, #5 or #10 gallon is the sweet spot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere We Deliver\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree Timbers Minnesota delivers and installs Mint Julep Juniper Pompom across the Twin Cities metro — Minneapolis, St. Paul, Plymouth, Maple Grove, Edina, Eden Prairie, Minnetonka, Wayzata, Bloomington, Apple Valley, Burnsville, Lakeville, Eagan, Roseville, Shoreview, Stillwater, Woodbury, Hudson, Hopkins, St. Louis Park, Chanhassen, Excelsior, Victoria, Chaska, and surrounding communities. Live Mint Julep Juniper Pompom grown for our climate and delivered fresh from our Waconia, MN nursery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- tt-enriched --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow Many Mint Julep Juniper Pompom Do I Need?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a hand-trained topiary specimen, not a hedging plant — buy by placement, not by the foot. One pompom in a 4–5 foot circle makes an instant focal point beside an entry, patio, or boulder. A matched pair flanking a front door or gate reads formal; a staggered trio at 5–6 feet apart along a gravel or rock garden gives the full Japanese-garden effect. Because it's pre-trained and grows moderately, buy the largest size you can — you're paying for years of shaping already done.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMint Julep Juniper Pompom Season-by-Season in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fresh mint-green growth softens the pompom outlines. Late spring is the time for the year's main trim — shape each pad lightly and never cut into bare wood.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSummer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Holds its sculpted form through heat and drought with almost no water once established. A quick touch-up trim in early summer keeps the pads crisp.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFall:\u003c\/strong\u003e The dense evergreen pads anchor the garden as everything else goes bare. Water deeply in late October before freeze-up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWinter:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is its star season — snow caps each pompom and the sculptural silhouette carries the whole front bed, reliable to -40°F.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAt a Glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✔ Deer-Resistant   ✔ Salt-Tolerant   ✔ Drought-Tolerant   ✔ Evergreen   ✔ Four-Season Interest\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant It With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/limeglow-juniper\"\u003eLimeglow Juniper\u003c\/a\u003e — a lime ground-level carpet that contrasts the pompom's mint-green pads.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/grey-owl-juniper\"\u003eGrey Owl Juniper\u003c\/a\u003e — silvery spreading texture for the middle layer of the same dry, sunny bed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/jakobsen-mugo-pine\"\u003eJakobsen Mugo Pine\u003c\/a\u003e — another sculptural evergreen character plant for a collected, Japanese-garden feel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/karl-foerster-feather-reed-grass\"\u003eKarl Foerster Feather Reed Grass\u003c\/a\u003e — vertical golden plumes that sway behind the rigid pompom forms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Mint Julep Juniper Pompom Right for Your Yard?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGive it full sun, sharp drainage, and a spot where its silhouette can be seen — entry beds, rock gardens, courtyards — and it delivers deer-proof, salt-tough, four-season sculpture with minimal water. It's not a fit for shade, soggy ground, or hands-off gardeners: skip the once- or twice-a-year trim and the pompoms slowly blur back into an ordinary spreading juniper.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Three Timbers Minnesota","offers":[{"title":"#2 Gallon","offer_id":54169961464113,"sku":"E0380","price":141.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"#5 Gallon","offer_id":54179817521457,"sku":"E0400","price":233.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/0694\/0465\/files\/Mint_julep_juniper_pompom_5_e7f020f3-8a1a-4422-a2a4-7b97d9885071.jpg?v=1778451983","url":"https:\/\/threetimbersmn.com\/products\/mint-julep-juniper-pompom","provider":"Three Timbers Minnesota","version":"1.0","type":"link"}