Shrub
Chinese Juniper
Juniperus chinensis
Features
Evergreen foliage; some cultivars have colored foliage.
Culture
Full sun; moist, well-drained soil is best, but tolerates dry sites; tolerates alkaline soil.
Cultivars
Numerous cultivars available. Check local nurseries for cultivars available in your area.
Mature Height
2-25 Feet
(Varies greatly by cultivar from ground cover types.)
Size
Small
Medium
Large
Mature Width
0 Feet
(Varies greatly by cultivar)
Mature Form
Varies by cultivar
Native To:
China and Japan
USDA Hardiness Zone
4 - 9
Soil Conditions
Dry
Moist, Well-Drained
Tolerance
Alkaline Soil
Dry Sites
Wind
Exposure/Light Requirements
Full Sun
Uses
Foundation
Hedge
Massing
Screen
Specimen
Foliage Color
Green
Variegated
Fall Foliage Color
Green
Pests and Problems
Animal Damage
Environmental Damage
Fungal Disease
Insect Damage
Additional pests and problems that may affect this plant:
Phomopsis and Kabatina blights are common disease problems.
Additional Notes
The cultivars of this species are so variable in size that it is important for the consumer to verify the ultimate size of any cultivar prior to purchase.
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