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 conferta
Juniperus conferta, commonly known as the Shore Juniper plant, is an impressive, ground hugging conifer which is often used as a groundcover. It features fine, green-grey foliage held on slender, sprawling stems. It typically grows to 40 cm tall and 2 m wide as a somewhat dense mat. Juniperus conferta is commonly used as a groundcover, allowed to spill over the side of a wall or across steps, or planted around the base of larger trees.
From $205.02
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.
From $299.92
