A sculptural juniper with irregular, twisting upswept branches clothed in rich green foliage. Its characterful windswept form makes it a living feature, prized in Japanese-style and coastal gardens.
At a glance
- Plant type: Shrub
- Mature size: 4 m H × 3 m W
- Aspect: full sun
- Water: happy on low water
- Frost: hardy
- Maintenance: low maintenance
- Origin: Exotic
About Hollywood Juniper
Juniperus chinensis 'Kaizuka' is a moderate-growing shrub in the Cupressaceae family. It reaches around 4 m tall and 3 m wide at maturity, with evergreen foliage.
Where to grow Hollywood Juniper
Hollywood Juniper suits Mediterranean, warm-temperate and subtropical climates and grows best in full sun. It is frost hardy and shrugs off cold winters. It also tolerates salt-laden coastal winds and is a genuinely water-wise choice.
Soil & planting
Hollywood Juniper does best in free-draining and sandy soil. Dig in plenty of compost before planting, water in well, and mulch to keep roots cool.
Watering & feeding
Hollywood Juniper is happy on low water, so once its roots are down it needs little supplementary water. A feed in spring with a balanced fertiliser keeps growth strong. In its first year, water deeply once or twice a week to settle the roots in, then taper off as it establishes.
Pruning & care
Tip-prune Hollywood Juniper in spring to maintain a dense, shapely habit. Overall it is low maintenance.
Using Hollywood Juniper in the garden
Hollywood Juniper earns its place for a feature or specimen planting and pots and courtyard containers. It is equally at home in the ground or a large pot on a balcony or courtyard.
Companion planting & design
For a cohesive, low-care bed, pair Hollywood Juniper with other plants that enjoy the same happy on low water and Mediterranean climate. Group three or five together for impact rather than dotting single plants through the garden.
Good to know
It is regarded as non-toxic and pet-safe.
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