Juniperus chinensis 'Torulosa' - also referred to as 'Kaizuka' or 'Hollywood' Junipers
Overall Description A
very unusual juniper with an upright, somewhat pyramidal shape. Its
foliage is a wonderful bright emerald green, and grows in very
irregular twisted sprays which remain upright - no two are alike!! Retains its color
during the winter ( no bronzing ). Very nice accent plant, and an
interesting focal point in the garden. A very common sight in western
U.S. landscapes - particularly in California. But also now used widely in many other parts of the country, including the southeast......where it has performed quite well in a wide variety of landscape uses.
Has shown itself to have excellent heat resistance, as well as very good salt tolerance. Just a really good, all around juniper choice!!
Plant Facts & Specifications
Mature Height: 10-14 ft ( some specimens have been seen up to almost 18 ft tall )
Mature Width: 4-6 ft
Growth rate: Moderate ( 6"-12" avg per yr )
Hardiness Zones: 4-9 ( if unsure of your zone, please use zone finder below )
Sun Exposure: Full
sun
preferred,
but will tolerate some partial shade as well. Growth rate, and foliage
density will both suffer slightly when planted in shady locations.
Soil Preference: Average
to
slightly acidic & sandy - well drained. Mulching recommended.
Foliage Color & Texture: Foliage
color
is
a beautiful emerald green color - color retained year round with no discoloration at all here in East TN winters. Texture is fairly soft, with the scale type foliage being rather kind to the touch.
Flower, Cone, Or Berry Facts: Numerous small round cones are seen on older, more mature specimens. Cones are bluish silver in color, and about the size of a large pea.
Diseases / Insects:
Rather
trouble
free juniper variety - however both Phomopsis & Kabatina lights
have been observed on specimens if planted in soil with inadequate
drainage, or if kept in overly wet conditions for extended periods of
time. Very, very tough juniper with few, if any, problems to speak of at all.
Fertilization / Feeding: Either
water soluble ( Miracle Gro, or equivalent ), or granular ( Holly Tone
is excellent ). Other granular types with 6-12-12, or 10-10-10 ratio is
acceptable. Best to fertilize in early spring, and again in mid fall -
avoid feeding during hot summer months, and directly after
transplanting.
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