Evergreen Trees (Non-Flowering) – 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