Woody > Juniperus > Juniperus chinensis > Juniperus chinensis 'Kaizuka Variegated'
Juniperus chinensis
'Kaizuka Variegated'
Kaizuka Chinese juniper
Origin: First introduced by the Yokohama Nursery in Japan in 1982.
| Family |
| Cupressaceae |
| Genus |
| Juniperus |
| Species |
| chinensis |
| Cultivar |
| 'Kaizuka Variegated' |
| Category |
| Woody |
| Type |
| Shrub (evergreen) |
| USDA Hardiness Zone |
| 6b - 7a |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone |
| 7 |
| RHS Hardiness Zone |
| H6 |
| Temperature (°C) |
| -21 - (-15) °C |
| Temperature (°F) |
| -5 - 5 °F |
| Height |
| 4 - 8 m |
| Spread |
| 2.5 - 4 m |
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Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
| Landscape |
| Informal gardens, flower borders, in front of architectural structures and screening. |
| Cultivation |
| Grows well in well-drained soils but can handle other soil types. Tolerant of partial to full sun. |
| Shape |
| It has a large upright round crown and an irregular twist. |
| Growth |
| Medium |
| ID Characteristic |
| Irregularly twisted, cord like branches; it is green all year round, has yellow flowers in March and green berries in summer that turn purple in the autumn. |
| Pests |
| This plant may be effected by canker disease. It is also susceptible to aphids, juniper scale and caterpillars. |
| Habitat |
| Horticultural origin. |
| Bark/Stem Description |
| The bark is grey-brown and peels off in thin strips; mature bark is ridged and furrowed. |
| Flower/Leaf Bud Description |
| The bud is green, oval and pointed to about 2.5 cm. |
| Leaf Description |
| Variegated, evergreen leaves. |
| Fruit Description |
| Small, green and cylindrical. |
| Texture Description |
| Has a fine texture. |
| Notable Specimens |
| Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America. |
| Propagation |
| By semi hardwood cuttings. |
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