Hollywood Juniper
Juniperus chinensis 'Torulosa'
The artistic appearance of the rustic, twisted form makes this a useful accent. Does particularly well in coastal environments. Easily adapts to specially trained topiary shapes. Evergreen.
| Botanical Pronunciation: | ju-NIP-er-us chi-NEN-sis |
| Key feature: | Easy Care Plant |
| Plant type: | Conifer |
| Garden styles: | Asian/Zen, Contemporary, Mediterranean |
| Deciduous/evergreen: | Evergreen |
| Cold hardiness zones: | 5 - 9 |
| Light needs: | Full sun |
| Water Needs: | Once established, needs only occasional watering. |
| Average landscape size: | Fast growing 15 ft. tall, 10 ft. wide. |
| Growth rate: | Fast |
| Growth habit: | Spreading |
| Special features: | Deer Resistant, Easy Care, Ornamental Berries, Waterwise |
| Landscape uses: | Mass Planting, Privacy Screen, Seacoast Exposure, Specimen, Topiary, Windbreak |
| Problem/solution: | Deer Resistant |
| Blooms: | Does not flower |
| Foliage color: | Green |
| Item no.: | 4870 |
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Care Information
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Watering can be reduced after establishment. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. Pruning time: summer.
Design Ideas
Named for its popularity in Los Angeles gardens, this twisted upright beauty is very cold hardy. Its unique form and deep green color is striking against peach or white stucco walls. Use at entries and to mark gateways, and it is very attractive in conjunction with wrought iron gates. Grow on the corners of your house or between windows. It can be lined up in an informal hedge, but this spoils its drama as a single specimen and will not have the manicured appearance of a true hedge. Perfect for Mediterranean, Santa Fe, and Asian inspired gardens.
Companion Plants
For a Mediterranean or Southwest design, pair with Rosemary, Lavender, Yarrow, Yucca, Mexican Sage, Desert Willow, Mexican Anise Tree and Desert Spoon. Versatile in an Asian garden planted amongs Heavenly Bamboo, Rose of Sharon, Flowering Quince, St. John's Wort and Japanese Maples.
History
The first twisted juniper was imported from Japan in 1920 when it was known as 'Kaikusa' and later renamed by Alice Eastwood of California. It is an Asian cultivar of the species J. chinensis, which is a forest tree of considerable size in its homeland. Unique forms were selected by the Chinese in antiquity producing dozens of colors and forms. Most were not "discovered" by the west until contemporary times.
The artistic appearance of the rustic, twisted form makes this a useful accent. Does particularly well in coastal environments. Easily adapts to specially trained topiary shapes. Evergreen.
Care Information
Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Watering can be reduced after establishment. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. Pruning time: summer.
Design Ideas
Named for its popularity in Los Angeles gardens, this twisted upright beauty is very cold hardy. Its unique form and deep green color is striking against peach or white stucco walls. Use at entries and to mark gateways, and it is very attractive in conjunction with wrought iron gates. Grow on the corners of your house or between windows. It can be lined up in an informal hedge, but this spoils its drama as a single specimen and will not have the manicured appearance of a true hedge. Perfect for Mediterranean, Santa Fe, and Asian inspired gardens.
Companion Plants
For a Mediterranean or Southwest design, pair with Rosemary, Lavender, Yarrow, Yucca, Mexican Sage, Desert Willow, Mexican Anise Tree and Desert Spoon. Versatile in an Asian garden planted amongs Heavenly Bamboo, Rose of Sharon, Flowering Quince, St. John's Wort and Japanese Maples.
History
The first twisted juniper was imported from Japan in 1920 when it was known as 'Kaikusa' and later renamed by Alice Eastwood of California. It is an Asian cultivar of the species J. chinensis, which is a forest tree of considerable size in its homeland. Unique forms were selected by the Chinese in antiquity producing dozens of colors and forms. Most were not "discovered" by the west until contemporary times.
| Botanical Pronunciation: | ju-NIP-er-us chi-NEN-sis |
| Key feature: | Easy Care Plant |
| Plant type: | Conifer |
| Garden styles: | Asian/Zen, Contemporary, Mediterranean |
| Deciduous/evergreen: | Evergreen |
| Cold hardiness zones: | 5 - 9 |
| Light needs: | Full sun |
| Water Needs: | Once established, needs only occasional watering. |
| Average landscape size: | Fast growing 15 ft. tall, 10 ft. wide. |
| Growth rate: | Fast |
| Growth habit: | Spreading |
| Special features: | Deer Resistant, Easy Care, Ornamental Berries, Waterwise |
| Landscape uses: | Mass Planting, Privacy Screen, Seacoast Exposure, Specimen, Topiary, Windbreak |
| Problem/solution: | Deer Resistant |
| Blooms: | Does not flower |
| Foliage color: | Green |
| Item no.: | 4870 |
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