SCIENTIFIC NAME: Juniperus chinensis 'Robusta'
COMMON NAME: Robusta Green Juniper
GARDEN SIZE: 10-15 feet tall x 5-7 feet wide if left in natural form
GROWTH RATE: Moderate
USDA ZONE: 4-9
EXPOSURE: Full Sun
WATER & SOIL: Well-drained soil; Average water requirements
HABIT (FORM): Compact, upright growing, irregular growth form
FOLIAGE: Evergreen; Bright green needles in spring and summer, dark green in winter
FLOWERS: None
PLANT ORIGIN: China, Japan, Mongolia and the Himalayas
WILDLIFE SUPPORT: May provide some nesting sites and shelter for birds and small mammals, but does not serve as much of a food source for local insects and wildlife.
FERTILIZING: Feed in spring and fall with acidic organic fertilizer
PRUNING: Minimal shearing required. Hand pruning in late winter or early summer is preferred.
PET SAFETY: Generally considered mildly toxic to dogs, cats, horses, and humans.
USES: Windbreaks, Privacy Screens, Specimen
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