Chinese Juniper
JUNIPERUS CHINENSIS 'TORULOSA': 'TORULOSA' JUNIPER
Description
Torulosa Juniper grows into a narrow cone shape when young, then opens up as the plant ages. Although the main body of its foliage is as thick as if it had been sheared, delicately twisted, upright branches emerge gracefully all around the plant, in almost a flame-like manner. It may grow to 15 feet tall in 15 years, perhaps leaning to one side in a picturesque manner. Do not expect a row of them to provide a uniform shape since crown form varies.
Height: 10 to 15 feet
Spread: 6 to 10 feet
Crown uniformity: irregular
Crown shape: pyramidal, upright/erect
Crown density: open
Growth rate: moderate
Texture: fine
Culture
Light requirement: full sun, partial sun, or partial shade Soil tolerances: sand; loam; clay; alkaline; acidic; well-drained Drought tolerance: high Aerosol salt tolerance: high
Features
Torulosa juniper develops into a showcase specimen without pruning and is probably best used for this purpose. Planted on 4- to 6-foot centers, it can develop into a thick screen which could be useful along a driveway, where a narrow, bright green screen is often needed to create privacy. Growing best in full sun, more open in partial shade, torulosa juniper needs well-drained soil or it will decline from root rot. It tolerates alkaline soil and is quite drought-tolerant but root regeneration is slow after transplanting from a field nursery. It is frequently offered in containers from a nursery.
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