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.
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 'Skyrocket'
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.
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