Montana Moss® Juniper

Montana Moss® is a low-growing, spreading selection of Chinese juniper with soft blue-green foliage and fine, moss-like texture. Its compact habit makes it useful as a groundcover or edging plant in sunny, well-drained sites. ## Plant profile Proven Winners identifies this cultivar as Juniperus chinensis ‘SMNJCHM’. It has evergreen foliage that reads green with a blue-green cast, and a spreading form suited to borders, mass plantings, lawn-substitute areas, and mixed landscapes. The breeder lists a mature height of 2–4 feet and spread of 3–5 feet. ## Growing conditions Montana Moss is listed for full sun and USDA Zones 4–9. It prefers good drainage and a low water category. The plant is described as deer resistant and easy to maintain; selective pruning can control its spread. Allow room for the branches to extend rather than planting it as a narrow upright screen. ## Patent record The cultivar denomination is SMNJCHM, and the plant page identifies U.S. Plant Patent 31,704. The patent grant record gives an issue date of April 28, 2020; this date is included as bibliographic information and does not state current legal status. ## Sources [Proven Winners: Montana Moss® Juniper](https://www.provenwinners.com/plants/juniperus/montana-moss-juniperus-chinensis) · [U.S. Patent 31,704 record](https://uspto.report/patent/grant/PP31,704) ## Maintenance Choose a sunny site with good drainage. Water sparingly once established, and prune selectively when needed to limit spread.