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| Category: Tree |
| Family: Cupressaceae (incl. Taxodiaceae) (Cypresses) |
| Origin: China (Asia) |
| Evergreen: Yes |
| Flower Color: Insignificant |
| Bloomtime: Not Significant |
| Synonyms: [Juniperus chinensis 'Torulosa'] |
| Height: 12-16 feet |
| Width: 8-12 feet |
| Exposure: Sun or Shade |
| Seaside: Yes |
| Summer Dry: Yes |
| Deer Tolerant: Yes |
| Irrigation (H2O Info): Low Water Needs |
| Winter Hardiness: < 0 °F |
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Juniperus chinensis 'Kaizuka' (Hollywood Juniper) - An interesting irregular twisted form, this evergreen tree reaches to 12-16+ feet tall. The soft dark green foliage densely covers the contorted branches. Plant in full sun to light shade and irrigate occasionally to infrequently. Has proven quite drought tolerant in California gardens and is hardy below 0 °F and useful in USDA Zones 5 and above. This plant makes a sculptural specimen plant or can be planted as a natural and somewhat unusual large screening plant. The species is native to China, Myanmar, Japan, Korea and the Russian Far East. Juniperus is an old Latin name used by Virgil and Pliny with the specific epithet a reference to the origins of the plant in China. The junipers are widely distributed throughout the Northern Hemisphere with the genus name an old Latin name used by Virgil and Pliny with the specific epithet a reference to the origins of the plant in China. Long known in the nursery trade as Juniperus chinensis 'Torulosa' and made popular in California with the name Hollywood Juniper. The species was reportedly first introduced into California in 1871 by Stephen Nolan at his Belleview Nursery in Oakland and the variety Kaizuka’ was reportedly an introduction from Japan’s Yokohama Nursery prior to 1920. We grew this plant from 1979 until 1997.
This information about Juniperus chinensis 'Kaizuka' displayed is based on research conducted in our horticultural library and from reliable online resources. We also will relate observations made about it as it grows in our nursery gardens and other gardens we have visited, as well how the crops have performed in containers in our nursery field. We will also incorporate comments that we receive from others and we welcome hearing from anyone with additional information, particularly if they can share any cultural information that would aid others in growing it.
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