| Description | Holbert Juniper (Juniperus chinensis) is a tough, wide-spreading plant withsteely blue colored needled foliage. "It is a large plant, therefore, it should be given enough space to grow." |
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| Pronunciation | (ju-NIP-er-us)(chi-NEN-sis) |
| Plant Type | Shrubs Coniferous |
| Hardiness Zone | 4-9 |
| Sunlight | full |
| Moisture | average, tolerates drier conditions once established |
| Soil & Site | average, well drained |
| Flowers | not ornamental |
| Fruit | male plant, so there is no fruit |
| Leaves | Needles maintain a gray to blue color year-round (steely gay). They are awl-shaped (juvenile) to scale-like (adult), and both can be found on the plant at the same time. (dimorphic) |
| Stems | branches grow horizontally, giving it a layered appearance. |
| Dimensions | can reach 4-6 by 12 feet (HS), spreader, a large shrub, so give it room |
| Maintenance | low maintenance |
| Propagation | cuttings |
| Notes & Reference | #01-Manual of Woody Landscape Plants (Michael Dirr) |
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