Chinese juniper
Juniperus pfitzeriana 'Sea Green'
Cycle:
Perennial
Watering:
Average
Propagation:
Cutting,Layering Propagation,Grafting Propagation,Air Layering Propagation,Division
Hardiness Zone:
4 - 9
Flowers:
Non-flowering Flowers
Sun:
Full sun
Cones:
Yes
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
green
Growth Rate:
Low
Maintenance:
Low
Drought Tolerant:
Yes
Salt Tolerant:
Yes
Care Level:
Medium
watering
Chinese junipers should be watered once every week or 2, depending on how dry the soil around them feels. They need about an inch of water each time you water them, so make sure to water them slowly and deeply to ensure that the soil gets thoroughly saturated. During dry summer months, it is necessary to increase the frequency of watering to keep them looking healthy and vigorous.
sunlight
Chinese juniper plants thrive in full sun and need at least 6 hours of direct sunlight per day to remain healthy. If located in an area with partial sun, the juniper will need more hours of sunlight to thrive. The most ideal conditions for a Chinese juniper is when the plant gets morning sun and afternoon shade for optimal growth. This type of sun exposure helps protect the Chinese juniper from excessive heat and sun damage.
pruning
Pruning for Chinese Juniper is best done in the late winter and early spring months so as to avoid shock and ensure a lush, healthy growth period. Pruning should be done carefully, as unnecessary or excessive trimming may destroy the natural beauty of this plant species. It is important to prune only as much as is necessary to maintain the plant’s desired shape. Chinese Junipers are relatively slow-growing and need minimal pruning. While it may be beneficial to trim off any dead or damaged branches, it is not necessary to prune every season. As a general rule, only a light to moderate pruning, taking off no more than 1-quarter of the shoots, should be done each year. Doing so will help keep the plant's natural shape.
