- Chinese juniper
Botanical name: juniperus chinensis
Beginner friendly?: yes
Average size at maturity: up to 66 ft in height and 10 ft in width
Hardy zone: zones 4-9
Foliage color: green/blue
Growth rate: grows less than a foot per year
Pruning instructions: trim to maintain desired shape/size in the winter
Propagation methods: cut a stem just below a node and place in water until roots start to emerge
Landscape use: privacy screen
Light needs: 6 hours of sun per day
Special features: insect repellant
Watering instructions: allow soil to completely dry between watering sessions
Fertilizing instructions : use 10-10-10 in the early fall
Best time to plant: year round
Best type of soil: loam
Companion plants: coneflowers, creeping thyme, bamboo
Toxicity level: toxic for humans and pets when ingested
Invasive species: no
