Variegated Kaizuka Chinese juniper

Juniperus chinensis 'Variegated Kaizuka'

TreeCupressaceae

Variegated Kaizuka Chinese juniper
Deer-resistantDrought tolerantSalt tolerantEvergreen
USDA zones4 to 9
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size15 to 25 feet tallup to 15 feet wide
Growth rate
Moderate
Habit
Conical
Bloom color
Non-flowering

Garden uses

AccentHedgeLow maintenanceSpecimen

Notes

'Variegated Kaizuka' Chinese juniper (Juniperus chinensis 'Variegated Kaizuka') is a tree for specimen planting, hedges, and accents. It is hardy to USDA zone 4, or down to -30°F (-34°C). This plant likes full sun and average moisture. It grows in a conical shape and reaches 180 to 300 inches tall at a moderate rate. The evergreen foliage is drought tolerant and salt tolerant. It sits low on the menu for deer.

Pairs well with Autumn Gold maidenhair tree, Queen of Sweden rose, and Pincushion flower.