Holbert Chinese juniper
Juniperus chinensis 'Holbert'
USDA zones4 to 9
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterHandles dry to moderate soil
Size2 to 6 feet tall6 to 12 feet wide
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Habit
- Conical
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer, autumn, winter
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay, chalk
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Notes
'Holbert' Chinese juniper (Juniperus chinensis 'Holbert') is a shrub for borders, hedges, and specimen use. It is hardy to USDA zone 4, or down to -30°F (-34°C). This plant likes full sun and dry to average soil of most types. Deer tend to pass it by. It grows in a conical shape at a moderate pace, and it is evergreen. It tolerates drought and salt.
Pairs well with Blue grama and Evening primrose.