JUNIPER: MONNA (SIERRA SPREADER)
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LATIN NAME: JUNIPERUS SABINA 'MONNA'
The Basics
This durable, hardy evergreen has soft, bright green foliage. It has a low-spreading growth habit with full center that spreads 4-6 feet wide(12 inches tall). Best performs as low-growing accent shrub, mass planting, and along sidewalks. The Needs Amount of Sunlight: Thrives in full sun; Tolerates shade Amount of Water: Water regularly; more frequent watering in extreme heat; Drought tolerant Soil Conditions: Adaptable to most soils; Prefers dry, well-drained soil; Not tolerant of overly wet soil Cold Hardiness Zone: 3-7 The Care This low maintenance evergreen needs a regular water schedule to ensure the growth of a mature root system After the mature root system is established, watering is needed occasionally, except during a drought, watering is needed regularly. Pruning is recommended only at early stages of growth to encourage branching. Pruning older branches may not encourage new growth. |
