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Mint Julep Juniper Bonsai – Juniperus chinensis 'Mint Julep' | 100–120cm | Grower’s Clearance

Mint Julep Juniper Bonsai – Juniperus chinensis ‘Mint Julep’ | 100–120cm | Grower’s Clearance

Original price was: £499.79.Current price is: £201.60.

The Mint Julep Juniper Bonsai is a vibrant evergreen admired for its bright green, arching foliage and naturally sculptural form. With its vigorous, fountain-like habit and expert bonsai training, this variety creates bold movement and texture in courtyards, patios, and landscape borders. Hardy, drought-tolerant, and easy to maintain, it offers year-round structure and standout appeal in both traditional and modern garden designs.

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Mint Julep Juniper Bonsai – Juniperus chinensis ‘Mint Julep’

The Mint Julep Juniper Bonsai (Juniperus chinensis ‘Mint Julep’) is a dynamic and eye-catching evergreen conifer, prized for its vivid green foliage, vigorous growth, and naturally arching, fountain-like form. Expertly trained into a refined bonsai-style structure, this variety offers flowing movement and architectural elegance in any garden. Its cascading shape, dense branching, and year-round colour make it a standout feature for formal courtyards, patios, and sculptural planting schemes.

Why Choose Mint Julep Juniper?

This cultivar of Chinese Juniper is well-loved for its fast yet manageable growth, striking foliage, and softly weeping silhouette. It naturally forms broad, vase-like shapes that translate beautifully into bonsai or topiary training. Mint Julep is more vigorous than some other juniper types, making it a great choice for gardeners seeking a fuller, more expressive plant without compromising on structure. Its adaptability and resilience make it equally suitable for containers, beds, or architectural planting zones.

Features of Mint Julep Juniper

Mint Julep features dense, scale-like foliage in a bright minty green hue, with fine texture and vibrant seasonal presence. Its branches grow in soft arcs, creating a sweeping, dynamic form reminiscent of wind-sculpted trees. With age, the trunk and main branches develop textured, reddish-brown bark, enhancing the bonsai character. The foliage remains consistent through all seasons, offering year-round visual interest with minimal care requirements.

Landscaping and Design Uses

The Mint Julep Juniper Bonsai suits a wide range of outdoor design settings, including:

  • Modern and formal gardens needing structure and contrast
  • Courtyards and patios where its form becomes a living sculpture
  • Rock and gravel gardens, especially when paired with darker evergreens
  • Coastal and exposed sites, thanks to its wind and salt tolerance
  • Raised beds or borders to showcase its flowing habit
  • Statement containers for entrances, terraces, or roof gardens
Preferred Growing Conditions

This variety thrives in full sun and prefers well-drained soils, including loamy, sandy, or gravelly mixes. Once established, it is highly drought-tolerant, wind-resistant, and cold-hardy, making it ideal for exposed or low-maintenance settings. Occasional pruning is recommended to refine its form and promote dense growth, particularly in spring or early summer. Container-grown plants benefit from consistent watering and annual feeding with a balanced fertiliser.

Fun Fact

Despite its fresh-sounding name, ‘Mint Julep’ has no botanical relation to the cocktail – the name reflects its distinctive mint-green foliage, which stands out boldly in any planting scheme. It’s a popular choice in American and European bonsai collections for its expressive form and strong garden presence.

Summary

The Mint Julep Juniper Bonsai is a vigorous, elegant evergreen with cascading form and fresh green foliage. Perfect for sculptural planting, containers, and standout borders, it combines beauty, resilience, and ease of care. A bold addition to any garden seeking movement, colour, and long-lasting impact.

Limited Time Offer

This product is part of our Grower’s Clearance range and is available at a significantly reduced price. Offer valid until 28th April 2025 or while stocks last.

Disclaimer

Each Mint Julep Juniper Bonsai is unique and may vary slightly in appearance depending on age, seasonal growth, and training. Regular pruning helps maintain shape and encourage a more refined silhouette.

 

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Frequently Asked Questions

How is the Mint Julep Juniper trained into its bonsai form?

The Mint Julep Juniper is shaped through years of careful pruning, branch selection, and structural training. Its naturally arching growth habit makes it well-suited to bonsai-inspired shaping. This process enhances the plant’s flowing, sculptural form while maintaining a balanced, refined silhouette.

How often should I prune my Mint Julep Juniper Bonsai?

Light pruning once or twice per year will help maintain its shape and promote dense growth. The best time to prune is in late spring or early summer. Avoid heavy pruning in autumn, as new growth may be susceptible to frost damage.

What soil conditions does it prefer?

Mint Julep Juniper thrives in well-drained soils, such as sandy or loamy mixes with a slightly acidic to neutral pH. If planting in a container, use a free-draining mix designed for conifers or bonsai to protect against root rot and waterlogging.

Can it be grown in a pot?

Yes, Mint Julep Juniper is ideal for large containers. It makes a striking patio or entrance feature and is easy to manage in pots. Ensure good drainage and water regularly during dry spells. Feed once or twice a year with a balanced, slow-release fertiliser for best results.

Is Mint Julep Juniper hardy in the UK?

Yes, it is fully hardy across the UK and tolerates temperatures well below freezing. It’s also wind- and drought-tolerant once established, making it a reliable evergreen for exposed or low-maintenance garden spaces.

Is it suitable for coastal or modern gardens?

Absolutely. Mint Julep Juniper is salt- and wind-tolerant, which makes it excellent for coastal planting. Its graceful, structured form also complements contemporary, minimalist, or Zen-inspired designs, where movement and texture are key design elements.

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