Botanical Name: Juniperus chinensis 'Kaizuka'
 Common Name: Hollywood Twisted Juniper
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  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Conifer, Shrub

 

Height Range

12-25'

 

Flower Color

 

Flower Season

 

Leaf Color

Dark Green

 

Bark Color

 

Fruit Color

Purple

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

 

Water

Low

 

Growth Rate

Moderate

 

Soil Type

Sandy

 

Soil Condition

Well-drained

 

Soil pH

Basic

 

Adverse Factors

Design Styles

Japanese

 

Accenting Features

Silhouette, Specimen, Unusual Shape

 

Seasonal Interest

Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall

 

Location Uses

Entry, Foundation

 

Special Uses

 

Attracts Wildlife

Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor

Photographer: Jerry Sortomme SBCC

  • Description

  • Notes

This wild-looking tree will give an artistic Japanese accent to any setting. It has an upright habit which includes broad, shrubby branches that spread irregularly but gracefully. Junipers are highly combustible plants.
Planting: 1. Dig a hole 1" less the depth and 2 times the width of the container. 2. Fill hole with water, let soak. 3. Set root ball in hole. 4. Fill hole halway with native soil and water. 5. Finish backfilling hole, build basin and water.