Chinese juniper
Juniperus chinensis
Juniperus
Cupressaceae
Trees & Shrubs
Zone 2–9
🐾 Pet-Safe
🏜️ Drought Tolerant
🌱 Beginner Friendly
Junipers are hardy with diverse forms and excellent drought tolerance.
Care Requirements
Care Level
Low
Sun
Full Sun
Water
Low
Growth Rate
—
Mature Height
60″ – 600″
Soil
sandy loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
36″
Watering Schedule
Every 14-21 Days • Drought-Tolerant
Soil pH
4.5 – 7.5
Temperature
-50° – 95°F
Mature Spread
up to 480″
Root Depth
Deep
Foliage
Medium
Sources
Data: trefle
Image: trefle.io — Taken Feb 26, 2022 by Ha Anna (cc-by-sa)
Hardiness Zones
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
Available From (1)
Nakamura Nursery
30 in stock
Last batch: 7/24/2026
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