- Hollywood Juniper
Botanical name: Juniperus Chinensis ‘Torulosa’
Beginner friendly?: yes
Average size at maturity: can grow up to 15 ft in height and 8 ft in width
Hardy zone: zones 5-9
Foliage color: green/blue
Growth rate: grows 1-2 ft per year
Pruning instructions: trim year-round to maintain desired size and shape but avoid pruning more than 1 inch off the top at a time
Propagation methods: cut a stem just below a node and place in water until roots start to emerge
Landscape use: great for topiary specimens
Light needs: at least 6 hours of sun per day
Special features: are very talented in self-pruning
Watering instructions: allow soil to partially dry between watering sessions
Fertilizing instructions : fertilize in the early spring with Holly Tone.
Best time to plant: early spring or early fall
Best type of soil: sandy
Companion plants: coneflowers, thyme, bamboo, blueberry bush
Toxicity level: toxic for pets if ingested
Invasive species: no
