{"product_id":"sea-green-juniper","title":"Sea Green Juniper","description":"\u003ch1\u003eAn Arching Fountain Juniper for Minnesota Tough Sites\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSea Green Juniper (Juniperus chinensis 'Sea Green') has a graceful arching fountain habit — different from the upright junipers most homeowners know. Whether you are anchoring a sunny Edina foundation, filling a Plymouth border, or softening a Minneapolis hardscape — Sea Green gets the job done.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSea Green Juniper Plant Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAttribute\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJuniperus chinensis 'Sea Green'\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Names\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSea Green Juniper\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4-6 ft tall × 6-8 ft wide\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate — 12-18 inches per year\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSun\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun (6+ hrs). Junipers do not thrive in shade.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLow. Established plants are highly drought-tolerant.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA Zones\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3-9 (Twin Cities is zone 4b–5a). Reliable to -40°F.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTolerates Minnesota clay-loam, sandy soils, and rocky sites. Excellent drainage required — no standing water.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEvergreen — needle\/scale foliage in green, blue-green, gold, or silver-gray. Holds color year-round.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinter Hardiness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReliable to -40°F.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeer Resistance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRarely browsed — junipers are one of the most deer-resistant evergreens\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSea Green Juniper Uses in Minnesota Landscapes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDeer-resistant evergreen for tough sites\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJunipers handle the worst Minnesota conditions — full sun, dry soils, deer pressure, road salt. Reliable everywhere from Wayzata estates to St. Paul boulevards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePrivacy screens and hedges\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUpright junipers form dense year-round screens that hold their shape under snow load. Excellent for property-line privacy in Eden Prairie, Plymouth, and Minnetonka.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFoundation plantings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpreading and globe junipers are foundation-bed standards — drought-tolerant once established and unaffected by rain shadow under roof eaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBest Time to Plant Sea Green Juniper in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFall (late August–early October) is the ideal planting window.\u003c\/strong\u003e Soil is still warm for root development, cool air reduces transplant stress, and the plant gets 6–8 weeks to establish roots before ground freeze (typically mid-November in the Twin Cities).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpring (late April–May) is the second-best window\u003c\/strong\u003e — the plant gets the full growing season to establish before its first winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvoid summer planting (June–August) when possible. Never plant after mid-October or before late April — frozen ground or frost-heaving kills new roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Plant Sea Green Juniper\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDig wide, not deep.\u003c\/strong\u003e 2–3× the root ball width, same depth as the container. Heavy clay benefits from even wider digging.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCheck drainage.\u003c\/strong\u003e Fill the hole with water — if it doesn't drain in 30 minutes, mound-plant or break through any clay hardpan to improve drainage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackfill with native soil + 20–30% compost.\u003c\/strong\u003e Minnesota clay-loam benefits from organic amendment but don't create a \"container\" of pure compost.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing.\u003c\/strong\u003e Refer to the mature width above and space accordingly. Closer for hedging, wider for individual specimen plants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater basin.\u003c\/strong\u003e Build a 3–4 inch ring around the planting to direct water to the roots. Flatten or remove before winter to avoid ice damage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMulch.\u003c\/strong\u003e 2–3 inches of shredded bark or wood chip mulch, kept 2 inches away from the trunk. Do NOT use gravel mulch in Minnesota — it doesn't insulate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWatering Sea Green Juniper in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFirst Year Watering Schedule\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeeks 1–2: Every 1–2 days, deep and slow (15–25 minutes per plant)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMonth 1–2: Every 3–4 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMonth 3–6: Every 5–7 days during active growth; less if rainfall is adequate (Minnesota averages ~3 inches\/month June–August)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStop watering 2–3 weeks before ground freeze\u003c\/strong\u003e (typically late October in the Twin Cities metro) to avoid pushing late-season growth that gets killed by winter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAfter Year One\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstablished plants only need supplemental water during droughts (2+ weeks with no rain and temps above 80°F). Water deeply and infrequently — every 7–14 days during dry spells, soaking to 6–8 inches depth. Let natural rainfall do most of the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePruning Note\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrune lightly in late spring or early summer. Avoid cutting back into bare wood — junipers don't readily regrow from old wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the difference between Sea Green Juniper and similar shrubs?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArching fountain-like form with sea-green foliage that holds color year-round. This makes it a strong choice when you want evergreen, deer-resistant, arching in a Minnesota-tested plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill Sea Green Juniper survive a Minnesota winter?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — 3-9 (Twin Cities is zone 4b–5a). Reliable to -40°F. Sea Green Juniper is among the most reliable junipers for Twin Cities zone 4b–5a yards. First-year plants benefit from a deep mulch ring and adequate fall watering before ground freeze.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Sea Green Juniper deer-resistant?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRarely browsed — junipers are one of the most deer-resistant evergreens In high-pressure areas like Minnetonka, Wayzata, Eden Prairie, or Chanhassen, plan accordingly — deer fencing or repellent for the first year is a worthwhile insurance policy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes Sea Green Juniper tolerate Minnesota clay soil?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTolerates Minnesota clay-loam, sandy soils, and rocky sites. Excellent drainage required — no standing water. At planting, dig wide (2–3× the root ball width) and amend with 20–30% compost. Avoid creating a sunken \"container\" of pure compost in the clay — the plant should transition gradually to native soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen is the best time to plant Sea Green Juniper in Minnesota?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFall (late August through early October) is the ideal planting window — soil is still warm for root development, cool air reduces transplant stress, and plants get 6–8 weeks to establish before ground freeze. Spring (late April through May) is the second-best window.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYou May Also Like\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/shrubs\"\u003eShop all Three Timbers Minnesota shrubs\u003c\/a\u003e — full catalog of zone 4-hardy shrubs for Twin Cities yards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/deer-resistant\"\u003eDeer-Resistant Plants\u003c\/a\u003e — for high-pressure suburbs like Minnetonka, Wayzata, and Eden Prairie\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/winter-interest\"\u003eWinter Interest Plants\u003c\/a\u003e — plants that look great through Minnesota's five-month winter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/find-my-plant\"\u003eFind Your Perfect Plant\u003c\/a\u003e — answer 5 questions and we'll recommend a plant for your yard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- tt-enriched --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow Many Sea Green Juniper Do I Need?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSea Green is a big arching fountain at 4–6 ft tall and 6–8 ft wide, so it is often used as a single specimen or in a roomy mass. For a flowing informal screen, space plants about 6 ft on center.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"mce-item-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRun Length\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePlants Needed (6 ft spacing)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 plants\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 plants\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 plants\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 plants\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a specimen, give a single plant room to show its graceful arching habit, or group three on a larger slope or border.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSea Green Juniper Season-by-Season in Minnesota\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fresh mint-green tips extend the arching, fountain-like branches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSummer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich sea-green foliage cascades in a graceful mound — a softer look than upright junipers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFall:\u003c\/strong\u003e Holds its green color as deciduous neighbors drop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWinter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evergreen and sculptural under snow load, 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\/scandia-juniper\"\u003eScandia Juniper\u003c\/a\u003e — a low spreading juniper to carpet the ground in front of the fountain.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/moffat-blue-juniper\"\u003eMoffat Blue Juniper\u003c\/a\u003e — an upright blue accent for vertical contrast.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/sky-rocket-juniper\"\u003eSky Rocket Juniper\u003c\/a\u003e — a narrow silver-blue column to punctuate the arching habit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/calgary-carpet-juniper\"\u003eCalgary Carpet Juniper\u003c\/a\u003e — a soft green groundcover juniper to tie the bed together.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Sea Green Juniper Right for Your Yard?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSea Green wants full sun and well-drained soil with room to spread its 6–8 ft arching form — excellent on slopes, in large borders, and softening hardscapes on tough, salty, drought-prone sites. It is not a fit for shade or wet soil, or for tight spaces where its graceful arch would have to be sheared away.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Three Timbers Minnesota","offers":[{"title":"#10 Gallon","offer_id":54148906287409,"sku":"E0510.2","price":233.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"#15 Gallon","offer_id":54179719807281,"sku":"E0510.1","price":411.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"#7 Gallon","offer_id":54179719840049,"sku":"E0500","price":61.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"#5 Gallon","offer_id":54179719872817,"sku":"E0490","price":46.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"#2 Gallon","offer_id":54179719905585,"sku":"E0480","price":31.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/0694\/0465\/files\/Sea_green_juniper_2_ab4fbfaa-4403-4f76-9027-d79742f24171.jpg?v=1778267300","url":"https:\/\/threetimbersmn.com\/products\/sea-green-juniper","provider":"Three Timbers Minnesota","version":"1.0","type":"link"}