Juniperus chinensis Chinese juniper

China, Japan
Planting position: Full sun. Non-humidity regions.
Requires regular watering while young and during dry spells. Well-draining soil, enriched with compost. Spring application of organic fertiliser Checking for scale insects- and aphids’ attacks.
Propagate from autumn semi-hardwood cuttings.

This slim, columnar shaped conifer has grey-green foliage, little yellow flowers and small cones. It is slow growing.
‘Aurea’ (8m) with gold-tipped foliage that is prone to sun scorch.
‘Albo-variegata’(5m) with yellowish markings on the leaves.
‘Kaizuka’ (8m) with green foliage and irregular habit.