Chinese Juniper
Juniperus chinensis
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A hardy, drought-tolerant conifer native to China with fine-textured, scale-like foliage ranging from blue-green to golden. Widely cultivated as an ornamental for its columnar to pyramidal form and exceptional adaptability to poor soils and dry conditions.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
Native Range
China, Mongolia, Japan
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Season of Interest
Notable Cultivars
Torulosa (Hollywood Juniper) and Kaizuka are popular cultivars prized for their striking twisted, irregular branching and columnar growth habit, reaching 15–30 feet tall with distinctive architectural appeal.
Sub-canopy
Smaller trees living beneath the canopy.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Flood Tolerance
pH Range
Soil Texture
Function & Care
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
A hardy, drought-tolerant conifer native to China with fine-textured, scale-like foliage ranging from blue-green to golden. Widely cultivated as an ornamental for its columnar to pyramidal form and exceptional adaptability to poor soils and dry conditions.
Climate Match for your location
See how well Chinese Juniper grows in your area.
Enter your ZIP code and we'll show you how this plant fits your local climate.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
Native Range
China, Mongolia, Japan
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Season of Interest
Sub-canopy
Smaller trees living beneath the canopy.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Flood Tolerance
pH Range
Soil Texture
Function & Care
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
Companion Planting
Plants well with
Notable Cultivars
Torulosa (Hollywood Juniper) and Kaizuka are popular cultivars prized for their striking twisted, irregular branching and columnar growth habit, reaching 15–30 feet tall with distinctive architectural appeal.