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Juniperus chinensis
'Kaizuka'
Kaizuka Chinese juniper
Origin: First introduced by the Yokohama Nursery in Japan in 1982.
Mike's
Opinion
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Juniperus chinensis 'Kaizuka' has a very artistic look to it with it's purple berries and green foliage all year around. This plant would grow best near a coast for example, where the soil is well drained.
Michael Pascoe, NDP., ODH., CLT., MSc. (Plant Conservation)
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| Family |
| Cupressaceae |
| Genus |
| Juniperus |
| Species |
| chinensis |
| Cultivar |
| 'Kaizuka' |
| Category |
| Woody |
| Type |
| Shrub (evergreen) |
| Pronunciation |
| USDA Hardiness Zone |
| 6b - 7a |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone |
| 6 |
| RHS Hardiness Zone |
| H6 |
| Temperature (°C) |
| -21 - (-15) |
| Temperature (°F) |
| -5 - 5 |
| Height |
| 4 - 8 m |
| Spread |
| 2.5 - 4 m |
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Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
| General Description |
| The shrub is green all year around with beautiful yellow flowers that eventually turn to a blushes purple berry. |
| Landscape |
| The Kaizuka Chinese juniper has many uses; like informal gardens, flower borders, in front of architectural structures and screening. |
| Cultivation |
| Kaizuka Chinese Juniper grows well in well drain soils but can handle other soils. It can also handle parish 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 ridge and furrow. |
| Flower/Leaf Bud Description |
| The bud is green and oval with a point; about 2.5 cm. |
| Leaf Description |
| The leaves are awl-like and they may also cause skin irritation. The adult branches are covered with 4 ranks of leaves in opposite pairs and juveniles are arranged in whorls of 3 opposite pairs; also are green all year around. |
| Flower Description |
| The yellow to orange flowers bloom in March, and are dioecious. |
| Fruit Description |
| The fruit are green in the summer eventually turning purple in the autumn and they are about 1.25 cm in diameter. |
| Colour Description |
| Its leaves are green all year around and the berries turn purple in the autumn. |
| Texture Description |
| Has a fine texture. |
| Notable Specimens |
| Kwantlen Polytechnic University, British Columbia, Canada. Pinetum Park and Pine Lodge Gardens, Cornwall, England. |
| Propagation |
| To propagate Kaizuka Chinese juniper you have make semi hardwood cuttings. You will need a well-drained media and some root hormone. The best growing temperature is 25–30 °C. |
References
Gilman, Edward F. "Juniperus chinensis 'Torulosa': 'Torulosa' Juniper." Trees for Urban and Suburban Landscapes. Delmar Learning, 1997. 317. Gardening, Landscape and Horticulture. Web. 7 Mar. 2012.
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