Juniper ‘Monlep’ / ‘Mint Julep’ Tree 20/40cm (2L)
Juniperus × pfitzeriana
£13.95
Juniper ‘Monlep’, also known as Mint Julep Juniper, is a spreading evergreen shrub with bright mint-green foliage. This cultivar of Juniperus × pfitzeriana offers a graceful, arching form. Its vibrant colour and low-growing habit make it ideal for ground cover or as a focal point in UK gardens.
- ✓ Bright mint-green foliage provides year-round colour and freshness in UK gardens
- ✓ Low, spreading habit ideal for ground cover, erosion control, or cascading over walls
- ✓ Drought-tolerant and adaptable, perfect for low-maintenance and water-wise gardens
- ✓ Excellent choice for erosion control on slopes or as a low, informal hedge
- ✓ Quality UK stock from Yarrow Gardens - DEFRA Registered Supplier
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Juniperus × pfitzeriana ‘Monlep’, commonly known as Mint Julep Juniper, is a distinctive cultivar that brings a fresh, bright presence to gardens. This evergreen shrub typically grows to a height of 0.9-1.2 metres with a spread of 1.8-2.4 metres, forming a low, mounding shape with gracefully arching branches.
The foliage of ‘Monlep’ is its most striking feature, consisting of soft, scale-like leaves in a vibrant mint-green colour that remains consistent throughout the year. This cheerful hue brightens the garden and provides an excellent contrast to darker green or purple-leaved plants.
In garden design, ‘Monlep’ is versatile and can be used in various ways. Its spreading habit makes it excellent for ground cover, especially on slopes where it can help control erosion. It’s also effective cascading over walls or as a low hedge. In rock gardens, its arching form softens hard edges and adds movement to the landscape.
‘Monlep’ is known for its adaptability and low maintenance needs. It tolerates a range of soil conditions and is drought-resistant once established, making it a good choice for water-wise gardens. Its tolerance of light shade allows it to be used in areas where many other junipers might struggle.
While not grown for flowers, ‘Monlep’ may produce small blue-grey berries that attract birds, adding wildlife value to the garden. Its dense growth also provides good cover for small animals.
One of the key advantages of ‘Monlep’ is its resistance to juniper blight and spider mites, common problems for many junipers. This resilience makes it a reliable choice for gardeners looking for a trouble-free plant.
Hardiness
Fully hardy down to -15C
Ultimate height
1–1.5 metres
Time to ultimate height
10–20 years
Ultimate spread
2.5–4 metres
🇬🇧 UK Grown in Lancashire.
Delivery
Yarrow Gardens aim to have your order with you in fastest time possible and safest method of transport. Dependent on the parcel size and geographical destination in mind with will select the most suitable courier.
You are welcome to collect any times from our nursery in Euxton, Lancashire. Please contact us to arrange a suitable date and time.
With regret, we can no longer send items out to Northern Ireland. All live plants need a phytosanitary checks and DAERA must be notified. This process is simply too expensive at the moment.
Returns
In the rare instance that your item has been damaged during delivery or incorrectly shipped by us, please contact us and we will be happy to discuss the return and replacement of your item.
Once you have contacted us and we have confirmation that your parcel is on its way back to us we will be happy to issue a refund for the return postage.
Delivery Class | Delivery Cost | |
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Royal Mail Letter - Royal Mail Tracked | £3.25 (Flat) | |
Royal Mail Letter - Royal Mail Second Class | £0.95 (Flat) | |
Royal Mail Large Letter - Royal Mail Tracked | £3.25 (Flat) | |
Royal Mail Large Letter - Royal Mail Second Class | £2.10 (Flat) | |
Standard Items - Standard Courier (Parcelforce) | £7.95 (Flat) | This item |
Standard Items - Standard Courier (Evri) | £4.49 (Flat) | This item |
Medium Items - Standard Courier (Parcelforce) | £7.95 (Flat) | |
Large Items - Pallet Courier | £90.00 (Flat) | |
Large Items - Standard Courier (Parcelforce) | £28.95 (Flat) | |
Large Items - Standard Courier (Parcel Force) | £24.95 (Flat) | |
Pallet Courier - Pallet Courier | £90.00 (Flat) |
We are a small family business based in Euxton, West Lancashire. We specialise in the supply of trees, shrubs both bare root & cell grown. Much of our stock is grown directly on site from seed or cuttings. Other stock is all UK sourced where possible.
We adhere to industry leading biosecurity measures, this ensures that our nursery remains clean and disease free.
We are DEFRA registered and our nursery is regularly inspected to confirm compliance with all current plant and plant health regulations.
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