Juniperus chinensis 'Pyramidalis'
Chinese juniper
- 1 litre pot
- £15.99
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- Position: full sun or partial shade
- Soil: moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil
- Rate of growth: slow
- Hardiness: fully hardy
Reaching skyward with architectural precision, this award-winning conifer creates striking vertical accents with its dense, steel-blue needles. Juniperus chinensis 'Pyramidalis', honoured with the Royal Horticultural Society Award of Garden Merit, maintains a narrow columnar form that requires minimal maintenance, making it an excellent choice for both container and specimen planting.
Its slow-growing and hardy nature allow it to thrive in various conditions, while its prickly, grey-green juvenile foliage forms an impenetrable column that adds year-round structure to the landscape. This versatile evergreen adapts beautifully to multiple garden roles, from rock garden sentinel to specimen plant among seasonal plantings, and its compact, pyramidal silhouette brings formality to borders or decorative containers.
Its slow-growing and hardy nature allow it to thrive in various conditions, while its prickly, grey-green juvenile foliage forms an impenetrable column that adds year-round structure to the landscape. This versatile evergreen adapts beautifully to multiple garden roles, from rock garden sentinel to specimen plant among seasonal plantings, and its compact, pyramidal silhouette brings formality to borders or decorative containers.
Choose a site with well-drained soil, ideally slightly acidic, and a sunny position to encourage vibrant growth and colour.
Avoid waterlogged areas, as junipers are drought-tolerant once established but dislike overly wet conditions. Mulch around the base of the plant in late winter with organic material like bark or wood chips, keeping the mulch clear of the crown to prevent rot.
Pruning is rarely needed, but you can remove any wayward or damaged shoots in autumn to maintain the plant’s natural symmetry. Ensure plenty of space for the plant to spread and develop its natural shape without overcrowding.
Avoid waterlogged areas, as junipers are drought-tolerant once established but dislike overly wet conditions. Mulch around the base of the plant in late winter with organic material like bark or wood chips, keeping the mulch clear of the crown to prevent rot.
Pruning is rarely needed, but you can remove any wayward or damaged shoots in autumn to maintain the plant’s natural symmetry. Ensure plenty of space for the plant to spread and develop its natural shape without overcrowding.
- Humans: Harmful if eaten; skin allergen