Kaizuka Juniper

Juniperus chinensis 'Kaizuka'

Plant Details:

Plant Type: Shrub
Plant Family: Cupressaceae
Plant Description: Large evergreen shrub with picturesque and open form. Tightly growing scale-like green leaves grow on upward-twisting branches that may lean to one side in maturity. Requires little to no pruning and does not create a uniform hedge due to varying forms. Tolerates alkaline soils and drought.

Maintenance:

Maintenance Type: Shrub - Evergreen
Plant Care: Shrub - Evergreen (woody multi-stemmed plants that keep their leaves and color during winter): Only minimal pruning is required and mostly to retain a desirable shape. Pruning should be done in early spring. Monitor for pests, diseases or other ailments on a regular basis.

Plant Attributes:

Mature Size: 15-30' tall x 5-15' wide
Utah Native: No
Plant Select: No
Pollinator Friendly: No
Localscapes: Foundation Plant, Perimeter Plant
Foliage Interest: No
Foliage Colors: Green

Growing Conditions:

Hardiness Zone: 5 to 11
Light Requirement: Full Sun (6+ hrs sun)
Irrigation Requirement:     Very Low (Water to Establish)
Salt Tolerant: Yes
Deer Resistant: Yes

Garden Location:

  • Irrigation Path
    • Fragrance Garden
  • Planting Path
    • Nursery Shopping
  • Spring
  • Summer
  • Fall
  • Winter