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Hollywood Juniper
Juniperus chinensis 'Torulosa'
Pronunciation: ju-NIP-er-us chi-NEN-sis
SKU #04870
LIGHT:
Full sun
WATER:
Water when top 2 inches of soil is dry.
SIZE:
Fast growing; reaches 15 ft. tall, 10 ft. wide, in natural form.
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| Description | The artistic appearance of its twisted, rustic form makes this a wonderful landscape accent. An excellent evergreen for use as a topiary specimen in containers and formal gardens. Well-suited for cooler coastal regions. |
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| Bloom Time | Conifer; prized for foliage. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Easy Care, Waterwise, Fast Growing |
| Problems/Solutions | Coastal Exposure, Deer Resistant, Erosion Control, Rabbit Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Tolerates Urban Pollution |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Growth Habit | Spreading |
| Landscape Use | Hedge, Privacy Screen, Windbreak, Suitable for Topiary |
| 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. |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Barberry (Berberis); Rose (Rosa); Catmint (Nepeta); Russian Sage (Perovskia); Maiden Grass (Miscanthus) |
| Care Instructions | Highly adaptable and easy to grow in most well-drained soils; avoid overly wet conditions. Water deeply, regularly during first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Once established, reduce frequency; tolerates mild drought. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. Prune as needed to shape. |
| 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. |
Details
| Description | The artistic appearance of its twisted, rustic form makes this a wonderful landscape accent. An excellent evergreen for use as a topiary specimen in containers and formal gardens. Well-suited for cooler coastal regions. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Conifer; prized for foliage. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Easy Care, Waterwise, Fast Growing |
| Problems/Solutions | Coastal Exposure, Deer Resistant, Erosion Control, Rabbit Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Tolerates Urban Pollution |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Growth Habit | Spreading |
Style
| Landscape Use | Hedge, Privacy Screen, Windbreak, Suitable for Topiary |
|---|---|
| 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. |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Barberry (Berberis); Rose (Rosa); Catmint (Nepeta); Russian Sage (Perovskia); Maiden Grass (Miscanthus) |
Care
| Care Instructions | Highly adaptable and easy to grow in most well-drained soils; avoid overly wet conditions. Water deeply, regularly during first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Once established, reduce frequency; tolerates mild drought. Feed with a general purpose fertilizer before new growth begins in spring. Prune as needed to shape. |
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History
| 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. |
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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.
We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.