Evergreen Trees (Non-Flowering) – 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