Emerald Sentinel Juniper (park Grade)
Emerald Sentinel Juniper (park Grade)
| 1–9 | — | $50.00 ea |
|---|---|---|
| 10-24 | 5% off | $47.50 ea |
| 25-49 | 7.5% off | $46.25 ea |
| 50-99 | 10% off | $45.00 ea |
| 100+ | 12.5% off | $43.75 ea |
Counts across your whole order of arborvitae, upright juniper and privet — not per variety.
50 in stock
Juniperus virginiana 'Corcorcor' (Emerald Sentinel)
Choose Emerald Sentinel Juniper if you need a green, upright evergreen screen that stays tidy without constant clipping; the tradeoff is that it needs room to widen, so it is not the tightest columnar juniper we carry.
Buy This If
- You want green, upright screening.
- You prefer minimal pruning.
- You need deer resistance.
Skip This If
- The bed is extremely tight.
- The soil stays wet.
- You want blue foliage.
PGNE Report Card
| Category | Grade | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape Impact | B+ | It gives strong vertical structure and a clean evergreen look, but it is more practical than showy. |
| Growth Rate | B | It fills in at a steady pace without becoming a plant you constantly have to chase with pruners. |
| Maintenance | A- | Its upright form stays fairly neat, though occasional shaping may still be needed in formal rows. |
| Deer Resistance | A- | This is a strong pick where deer browsing is a concern, though no plant should be treated as untouchable. |
| Small Space Fit | B | It works well in narrow screening beds, but tighter columnar junipers fit better beside walks, drives, and foundations. |
| Screening Value | A- | Its dense green habit makes it a dependable evergreen screen where space allows for its mature spread. |
Our Experience
At PGNE, we'd typically recommend Emerald Sentinel for homeowners who want a practical green screen without the width of many arborvitae and without the skinny look of the narrowest junipers.
Plant Facts
| Botanical Name | Juniperus virginiana 'Corcorcor' (Emerald Sentinel) |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Emerald Sentinel Juniper (Eastern Red Cedar) |
| Mature Height | 15-20 ft |
| Mature Width | 6-8 ft |
| Spacing | 3 ft |
| Hardiness Zones | 3a-9b |
| Sun | Full sun |
| Moisture | Dry to average |
| Growth Habit | Upright, narrow pyramidal to columnar |
| Evergreen | Yes |
| Native | Yes |
Customers Usually Ask
Does it need regular pruning?
Not much; light shaping is usually enough if you want a formal row.
Is it good for privacy?
Yes, if you want an upright evergreen screen and have enough bed depth.
Will deer eat it?
It has good deer resistance, making it a safer choice for many NH, MA, and ME properties.
Why Upright Junipers?
- Deer resistant — holds up where arborvitae can't
- Full sun to part shade — 7 varieties for any exposure
- Delivered 3–6 ft tall by our own trucks to NH, MA, ME & VT
More mature plants, better prices
Pro Growers of New England, Inc
SKU:PGNE-13006
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