Juniperus × pfitzeriana 'Monlep' [sold as Mint Julep™]
Mint Julep Pfitzer Juniper

Juniperus × pfitzeriana ′Monlep′ [sold as Mint Julep™] - Habit

Family:

Cupressaceae (Cypress Family) 98

Genus:

Juniperus (Juniper, Chinese Juniper, Creeping Juniper, Savin Juniper, Redcedar) 55

Plant Type:

Shrub 462

Growth Forms:

Spreading / Branched 76

Hardiness:

USDA Zone 4 489

Deciduous / Evergreen:

Evergreen 250

Foliage Notes:

Green (Intense mint green evergreen foliage; both needle-like and scale-like)

Fruit Notes:

Blue;brown (Dioecious; female: whitish blue to brown cones; male: dark brown cones)

Ultimate Height:

4-6 feet

Ultimate Spread:

6-8 feet

Light Requirements:

Soil Notes:

Widely adapted to soils, except those that are wet

Diagnostic Characteristics:

Adult leaves (0.06" long) are scale-like, rhombic, very stiff, and typically 4-ranked in opposite pairs. Adult abaxial leaf surface has a paler margin, and a small glandular depression. Juvenile growth always produces awl-like leaves (0.3-0.5"). Awl leaves are spreading in whorls of 3 or opposite, with green midrib and 2 glaucous bands above, ending in a spiny point. New growth is moderately drooping. Branches come out at 45 degree angles.

Special Characteristics:

Pollution Tolerant 217

Tolerant of Poor Site Conditions 186

Notable Texture 277

Additional Information

This cultivar has gracefully arching branches covered in attractive, bright mint green foliage. Widely adaptable to soils and climates, except for low light conditions. Tolerates alkaline soils, heat, and drought. Members of this species are used from New England to Minnesota to Louisiana. Phomopsis and Kabatina blights can be a serious problem in some areas, especially for small plants.