CHINESE JUNIPER
The Torulosa Juniper is a remarkable plant, admired for its unique growth pattern. In its youth, it forms a charming narrow cone shape and gracefully opens with age. Its dense foliage appears meticulously sheared, while elegantly twisted and upright branches emerge like delicate flames. Over 15 years, it can reach an impressive height of 15 feet, sometimes leaning to one side in a picturesque manner. Each Torulosa Juniper boasts its own distinct crown form, enhancing its individual beauty rather than conforming to uniformity when planted in rows.
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
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
The Torulosa juniper is a remarkable plant that naturally flourishes into a stunning specimen without the need for pruning, making it ideal for those who appreciate its innate beauty. When planted 4 to 6 feet apart, it forms a comforting and dense screen, perfect for creating a serene and private space along driveways with its vibrant green presence. This resilient plant thrives in full sunlight but adapts with grace to partial shade by becoming more open. It’s important to nurture it in well-drained soil to protect its roots from rot. The Torulosa juniper is forgiving of alkaline soils and shows admirable drought tolerance; however, it’s gentle on itself when recovering from transplanting due to slow root regeneration. Thankfully, nurseries often offer this lovely plant in containers, ready for you to welcome into your garden sanctuary.