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Juniperus chinensis 'Robusta Green'

Also Known As

  • Chinese Juniper
  • Pfitzer Juniper

Plant type

shrub, conifer

size

  • H: 10'-15'
  • W: 5'-7'

planting zones

  • 4a-9b

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Juniperus chinensis 'Robusta Green' plant details

Juniperus chinensis 'Robusta Green' is a slow-growing evergreen conifer shrub with green foliage. and blue and green fruit. Grows well with sun and occasional water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in alkaline and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something for erosion control, seaside / salt tolerant, verticillium wilt resistant and wind tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Juniperus chinensis 'Robusta Green'

Plant type: conifer shrub
Plant family: cupressaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 5 FT - 7 FT - wide, 10 FT - 15 FT - tall
Uses: border plant, compact, topiary

GROWING CONDITIONS for Juniperus chinensis 'Robusta Green'

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: occasional
Resistant to: deer, erosion, seaside / salt, verticillium wilt and wind
Soil needs: alkaline and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Very compact, upright growing evergreen. Tufted, brilliant green foliage. A "Rather handsome, somewhat irregular form", Dirr. Will take hot, dry places as well as "By the sea, by the sea, by the beautiful sea.." (If you remember this song, like me, you're pretty old! This is technically called J. chinensis 'Robust Green' nw.

By: Lazy S'S Farm Nursery

Gardening facts about Juniperus chinensis 'Robusta Green' plant

How to Grow Juniperus chinensis 'Robusta Green'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • occasional - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • alkaline
    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • seaside / salt tolerant
    • erosion control
    • wind tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
  • Fruit

    • green
    • blue
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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