Mountbatten is a large coniferous shrub that has a symmetrical pyramidal habit with puright branching and dense grey-green needle like foliage. Pollinated females produce powdery blue berries that last through winter. Best planted in full sun and well-drained soils. Highly tolerant of urban conditions, wind, and drought. Type: Shrub Origins: East Asia and the Himalayas Height: 12' - 15' Spread: 6' - 8' Spacing: 8' USDA Hardiness Zone: 3 - 9 Culture: Full Sun Bloom Color: N/A Season of Interest: Year-Round MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Junipers are generally susceptible to blights, especially in unusually wet weather. Rust and canker may occur, though it is not serious. Potential pests include aphids, bagworms, webworms, and scale. LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Rock Gardens, Naturalized Areas, Hedges, Groundcover, and Containers. COMPANION PLANTS: Clematis, Ninebark, Russian Sage IMAGE: GardenOntario, untitled *As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
