Shimpaku Juniper
Juniperus
joo-NIP-er-us
Trees: Evergreen Tree
Zone
5: -20° to -10°
Min. Temp
Frost Tolerant: 24°
Appearance
Summer Foliage
Blue-Green
Fall Foliage
Green
Habit
Spreading
Height
6–10 ft
Spread
6–10 ft
Form
Cone
Characteristics
Type
Cultivar
Safety
Toxic to Dogs/Cats
Growth Rate
Slow
Tolerance/Resistance
Cold Hardy
Attracts
Doesn't Attract Beneficials
Uses/Placement
Hedge
Optimal Growing Conditions
Soil Texture
Loamy
Soil Drainage
Well-drained
Soil Moisture
Well-drained
Soil PH
Slightly Acidic: 6.0-6.5
PH Tolerance
Prefers slightly acidic soil
Soil Amendment(s)
Compost
Fertilizer
Light Feeder
Fertilizer Formula
Balanced Fertilizer
Fertilizer Timing
Pre-Bloom
Micronutrients
Trace Minerals Beneficial
Care
Care Level
Very Low
Behavior and Propagation
Spreading
Slow Spreader
Propagation Method
Wind Pollinated
Propagation Licensing
Open propagation permitted
Division Timing
Rarely Needs Division