WHAT: Hollywood juniper is a striking specimen in the garden because of its upward twisting shape and its spreading, dense, irregular growth habit.
This variety, also known as Kaizuka juniperus chinensis, is an evergreen conifer with blue-green cones and a combination of juvenile and adult foliage.
It also has scalelike, vivid green leaves and produces many blue-gray berries.
WHY PLANT IT: Junipers are among the toughest plants for the landscape and this one is no exception.
Once established, it is drought tolerant and may actually suffer if given too much water.
It is also salt tolerant, so it is a good selection for a seaside garden. It looks good when combined with low-growing ground covers such as viburnum davidii or Little Gem cotoneaster.
WHERE: It grows best in any well-drained soil, including dry, chalky or sandy soils, preferably in full sun or light, dappled shade.
When located in shade, it can become open and more prone to disease.
HOW: It needs little if any pruning. In fact, it will not tolerate heavy pruning because of its inability to produce new growth on old wood.
ACTUAL SIZE: It will reach 20 feet high and about 12 feet wide.
LEARN MORE: See www.greatplantpicks.org.
Source: Great Plant Picks
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