cupressaceae juniperus
If you're searching for cupressaceae juniperus, you've discovered one of the most fascinating and versatile plant groups in the world of gardening and landscaping. The Cupressaceae family includes the well-known juniper genus, Juniperus, which offers a diverse selection of evergreen shrubs and trees valued for their decorative foliage, hardy nature, and low-maintenance appeal. Whether you're adding structure to your borders, planting a groundcover, or seeking year-round colour, cupressaceae juniperus provides options tailored to almost every New Zealand garden style. From striking conifers to spreading groundcovers, this guide is your expert companion to selecting and growing junipers that will thrive locally.
Juniperus chinensis Kaizuka
Juniperus 'Kaizuka', commonly known as the Hollywood Juniper tree or Torulosa Juniper, is an upright conifer with an oriental style. It bears scale-like, vivid-green leaves held on twisted and irregularly shaped branches and typically grows to 8 m tall and 2 m wide. Juniperus 'Kaizuka' is commonly grown as a sculptural specimen, added to a mixed planting, or combined with other low-growing conifers. It looks impressive when planted against a bland wall and is often cloud-pruned.
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Juniperus procumbens Nana (Japanese Dwarf Juniper)
Juniperus procumbens 'Nana', commonly known as the Prostrate Juniper, is a ground-hugging conifer that forms a carpet of blue-green, needle-like leaves. The foliage is held densely on prostrate branches as it grows to 30 cm in height and 1.5 m in width. Juniperus procumbens 'Nana' is commonly used as an attractive groundcover, included in rock gardens, grown around the base of large trees, used in borders, mass planted on a bank, or generally included where a hardy, ground-covering plant is required.
