Chinese juniper
Juniperus chinensis 'Hetzii Glauca'
Cycle:
Perennial
Watering:
Average
Propagation:
Cutting,Layering Propagation,Grafting Propagation,Air Layering Propagation,Seed Propagation
Hardiness Zone:
4 - 9
Flowers:
Non-flowering Flowers
Sun:
Full sun
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
silver
Growth Rate:
Low
Maintenance:
Low
Drought Tolerant:
Yes
Salt Tolerant:
Yes
Care Level:
Medium
watering
Water Chinese junipers about once a week during periods of active growth. Ensure soil is completely dry before watering, and then water deeply and evenly. In summer, the soil should be consistently moist, but not overly saturated. During the winter months, reduce watering frequency and allow the soil to become almost completely dry before watering. Over-watering can be harmful to the roots of junipers and can cause root rot.
sunlight
Chinese juniper (Juniperus chinensis 'Hetzii Glauca') is a moderately slow-growing evergreen conifer that requires an area with full sunlight to maintain a compact habit. The shrub prefers 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight each day, though it can tolerate partial shade. During the summer months, it should be protected from the hottest afternoon sun, especially in warmer climates.
pruning
Chinese juniper's can be pruned up to twice a year. The best time for pruning is at the start of spring and then again in the late fall. Make sure that only light pruning is done, as it can be susceptible to damage from aggressive pruning. Start by removing damaged, dead, or diseased branches first. Also remove any branches that are rubbing or growing in an awkward direction. To maintain a good shape, lightly trim new growth and pinch back long shoots. Make sure not to prune too much off as Chinese juniper's tend to be slow-growing.
