- Parsons juniper
Botanical name: juniperus chinensis ‘parsonii’
Beginner friendly?: yes
Average size at maturity: reaches up to to 3 ft in height and can spread up to 20 ft
Hardy zone: zones 4-9
Foliage color: green, gray, blue
Growth rate: grows 4-10 inches a year
Pruning instructions: trim to contain size as needed
Propagation methods: cut a stem just below a node and place in water until roots start to emerge
Landscape use: groundcover
Light needs: 4 hours of sunlight per day
Special features: medical benefits
Watering instructions: drought tolerant. Water weekly until roots are established. Once established reduce watering to only during periods of prolonged drought
Fertilizing instructions : use 12-4-8 in the early spring
Best time to plant: spring or fall
Best type of soil: adapts to all kinds of soil
Companion plants: roses, bougainvillea, russian sage
Toxicity level: toxic for humans and pets if ingested
Invasive species: no
