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juniperus chinensis varieties

Juniperus chinensis varieties are cherished in New Zealand gardens for their versatile forms, hardiness, and timeless appeal. Whether you're seeking a dramatic feature plant, a reliable hedge, or low-maintenance groundcover, Chinese Juniper offers a diverse range of choices to suit every outdoor space. From elegant upright growers to spreading evergreens and eye-catching foliage variations, each variety brings its own unique character to the landscape. This guide will help you explore the most popular Juniperus chinensis varieties available, highlighting their distinctive features and suggesting ideal uses for maximum impact in your garden.

Large Juniperus 'Kaizuka' trees as a cluster.

Juniperus chinensis Kaizuka

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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.

Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Conifers
Height: 8.00 m
Spread: 2.00 m
Tolerances: Coastal, Extended dry periods, Hardy, Wind
Garden uses: Parks, Screening, Specimen, Topiary
Garden styles: Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern
Juniperus 'Skyrocket' shrubs with blue-grey foliage.

Juniperus 'Skyrocket'

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Juniperus 'Skyrocket', commonly known as the Skyrocket Juniper or Rocky Mountain Juniper, is a popular conifer that grows as a broad column. It carries fine and delicate, blue-grey leaves on upright branches that are held somewhat loosely from the central core. It typically grows to 5 m tall and 1.2 m wide and can be trimmed as necessary. Juniperus 'Skyrocket' is commonly grown as a sculptural specimen, included in a mixed planting, combined with other low-growing conifers, used as pillars at an entrance, or planted as a cluster.

Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Conifers
Height: 5.00 m
Spread: 1.20 m
Tolerances: Extended dry periods, Hardy, Wind
Garden uses: Containers, Parks, Pool areas, Screening, Specimen
Garden styles: Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Japanese, Mediterranean, Modern
A Juniperus chinensis 'Pyramidalis' plant growing in a pot and displaying fine, green-blue foliage.
Juniperus chinensis 'Pyramidalis' (Chinese Juniper)

Juniperus chinensis 'Pyramidalis', commonly known as the Chinese Juniper, is a popular conifer that grows slowly as a narrow column of delicate...

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Juniperus chinensis 'Expansa Variegata' plant.
Juniperus chinensis Expansa Variegata

Juniperus chinensis Expansa Variegata is a ground hugging conifer often used as a groundcover. It has needle like, dark green foliage with...

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Juniperus 'Skyrocket' shrubs with blue-grey foliage.
Juniperus 'Skyrocket'

Juniperus 'Skyrocket', commonly known as the Skyrocket Juniper or Rocky Mountain Juniper, is a popular conifer that grows as a broad column. It...

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Juniperus procumbens 'Nana' (prostrate Juniper) growing as a tidy ground cover.
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...

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Juniperus conferta

Juniperus conferta, commonly known as Shore Juniper, is a hardy evergreen conifer valued for its dense, spreading habit and fresh green foliage. It...

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Ulmus parvifolia (Chinese Elm)

Ulmus parvifolia, commonly known as the Chinese Elm, China Elm, or the Chinese Lacebark Elm Tree, is grown for its stature and colourful foliage. The...

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Juniperus Robusta Green plant.
Juniperus Robusta Green

Juniperus Robusta Green is an upright conifer that has an interesting style to it. It features a narrow, upright, textured appearance with foliage...

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Juniperus Spartan

Juniperus Spartan, commonly known as the Spartan Juniper Tree, is a coniferous shrub grown for its attractive form and quick growth. It carries dark...

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Juniperus plumosa Aurea plant.
Juniperus Plumosa Aurea (Golden Juniper)

Juniperus Plumosa Aurea, commonly known as the Golden Juniper, is an interesting and brightly coloured conifer. It grows as a dense, evergreen shrub...

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Juniperus All Gold

Juniperus All Gold is a ground hugging conifer that forms a carpet of golden-yellow, needle-like leaves. The foliage is held densely on prostrate...

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Juniperus Winter Gold ground cover plant with yellow foliage.
Juniperus Winter Gold (Gold Juniper Plant)

Juniperus Winter Gold, commonly known as the Gold Juniper Plant, is a spreading conifer with colourful foliage and great form. It carries fine...

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Juniperus 'Blue Point' plant.
Juniperus Blue Point

Juniperus Blue Point, commonly known as the Blue Point Juniper tree, is a shrub grown for its attractive blue-green foliage. This conifer grows...

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Juniperus 'Prince Of Wales' plant.
Juniperus Prince of Wales

Juniperus Prince of Wales, commonly known as the Prince Of Wales Creeping Juniper, is a lovely, ground hugging conifer. It features slender, trailing...

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Juniperus communis Depressa Aurea (Yellow Juniper)

Juniperus communis Depressa Aurea, commonly known as the Yellow Juniper, is a colourful conifer with fantastic texture, colour, and form. It features...

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Juniperus 'Blue Chip' plant.
Juniperus Blue Chip

Juniperus Blue Chip, commonly known as Creeping Juniper, is a ground hugging conifer. It features slender, trailing branches that host silver-blue...

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Juniperus communis Suecica Nana plant.
Juniperus communis Suecica Nana (Juniperus Suecica Nana)

Juniperus communis Suecica Nana is an upright conifer that has lovely texture, colour, and form. This shrub makes an impressive specimen with its...

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Juniperus 'Depressed Star' plant.
Juniperus Depressed Star (Irish Juniper)

Juniperus Depressed Star, commonly known as the Irish Juniper tree, is a lovely, small, conifer which is often used as a groundcover. It features...

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Juniperus communis Hibernica plant.
Juniperus communis Hibernica

Juniperus communis Hibernica is an upright conifer that has lovely texture, colour, and form. This shrub makes an impressive specimen with its dense...

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Juniperus Japonica

Juniperus Japonica, commonly known as the Juniper tree, is a coniferous shrub grown for its attractive form and quick growth. It carries dark green...

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Juniperus communis Hornibrookii plant.
Juniperus communis Hornibrookii (Juniperus communis Hornibrook)

Juniperus communis Hornibrookii is a lovely, ground hugging conifer. Its main attraction is the fine and layered, green-grey, needle like foliage. It...

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Juniperus 'Bar Harbor' plant.
Juniperus Bar Harbor

Juniperus Bar Harbor, commonly known as Creeping Juniper, is a lovely, ground hugging conifer. It features slender, trailing branches that host...

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Juniperus horizontalis Plumosa plant.
Juniperus horizontalis Plumosa

Juniperus horizontalis Plumosa is a lovely, ground hugging conifer. It features slender, trailing branches that host green-yellow, needle like...

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Juniperus Gold Cone

Juniperus Gold Cone is a smaller conifer with colourful foliage and great form. It carries fine, needle like leaves which emerge golden-yellow and...

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Juniperus Blue Cloud

Juniperus 'Blue Cloud' is an attractive evergreen conifer known for its soft blue foliage and spreading habit. It provides year round colour and...

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Juniperus 'Gold Coast' plant.
Juniperus Gold Coast

Juniperus 'Gold Coast' (Pfitzer Juniper) is a vibrant evergreen conifer known for its rich golden foliage and spreading habit. It provides year round...

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Juniperus communis 'Compressa' (Common Juniper) plants.
Juniperus communis Compressa

Juniperus communis 'Compressa', known as the Common Juniper, is an upright conifer that has lovely texture, colour, and form. This shrub makes an...

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Juniperus Dandelight

Juniperus 'Dandelight' is an eye catching evergreen conifer known for its golden yellow foliage and low spreading habit. It provides year round...

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Cercis 'Spring Snow'

Cercis chinensis Spring Snow, commonly known as Chinese Red Bud, is a small tree grown for its colourful foliage, great form, and lovely flowers. The...

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Grevillea Molonglo (Grevillea juniperina Molonglo)

Grevillea juniperus Molonglo is a ground covering variety of Grevillea that features impressive clusters of soft-orange flowers during winter and...

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Pistacia chinensis (Chinese Pistache)

Commonly known as the Chinese Pistache, this is a medium sized, deciduous tree grown for its impressive form and autumn colours. The finely divided...

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Juniperus chinensis Kaizuka

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Why Choose Juniperus Chinensis Varieties

Selecting from Juniperus chinensis varieties allows gardeners to enjoy evergreen structure, excellent drought tolerance, and fuss-free year-round colour. These adaptable conifers thrive in New Zealand's climate, withstanding wind, salt, and variable soils. Their various shapes and sizes—from dense columns to undulating carpets—make them suitable for borders, specimen planting, mass landscaping, or container displays. With so many forms and colours to choose from, you're sure to find a variety that matches your vision.

Popular Juniperus Chinensis Varieties to Grow

Juniperus chinensis Expansa Variegata

For an eye-catching, low-growing groundcover, Juniperus chinensis Expansa Variegata is a standout choice. This variety features lush, soft blue-green needles marbled with creamy variegation, creating a striking contrast in rock gardens or alongside paths. Its spreading growth habit effectively suppresses weeds and helps retain soil moisture, making it practical as well as ornamental.

Juniperus chinensis Blue Alps

If you’re after a bold, upright shape with dazzling foliage, Juniperus chinensis Blue Alps will deliver year-round colour and structure. Its steel-blue needles cover gracefully arching branches, forming a dense, conical shrub. This variety works beautifully as a privacy screen, windbreak, or a stand-alone accent in both formal and informal designs.

Juniperus chinensis Kaizuka

The uniquely sculptural Juniperus chinensis Kaizuka (also known as Hollywood juniper) offers twisted, contorted branches and dense, rich green foliage. Its artistic growth habit makes it a favourite for topiary work or as a feature plant in Japanese-inspired gardens. Kaizuka lends instant drama to driveways, entrances, and larger landscape spaces.

Juniperus chinensis 'Pyramidalis' (Chinese Juniper)

For formal gardens or neat hedging, Juniperus chinensis 'Pyramidalis' (Chinese Juniper) is ideal. This tightly upright variety provides a clean, columnar silhouette that doesn’t require heavy pruning to look pristine. The dense blue-green foliage remains attractive throughout the seasons, providing all-year screening or structure.

Juniperus Robusta Green

The adaptable Juniperus Robusta Green is known for its vigorous growth and lush, feathery bright green foliage. This robust variety excels in larger landscapes and provides excellent shelterbelt or hedging potential due to its resilient, fast-growing nature.

How to Use Juniperus Chinensis Varieties in Your Garden

With options ranging from ground-hugging forms like Juniperus chinensis Expansa Variegata to statuesque shrubs such as Juniperus chinensis Kaizuka, there’s a Juniperus chinensis variety for every need. Plant expansively to create low-maintenance foundation plantings, incorporate upright forms as screening or windbreaks, or mix and match for dynamic texture and all-season interest. These conifers are largely pest- and disease-resistant, requiring minimal maintenance beyond occasional shaping.

Explore our range of Juniperus chinensis varieties and discover the possibilities for transforming your garden with their architectural style and enduring beauty.


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