How to Care for Juniperus chinensis (Chinese juniper)

Korean name: 향나무

The Chinese juniper is an evergreen conifer commonly used as a garden tree. It features dark green needle-like leaves and grows in a conical or rounded shape. It is hardy and widely planted in home gardens and parks.

Key facts

• Category: Garden tree & shrub
• Difficulty: Moderate
• Where to keep: outdoors
• Native to: East Asia (China, Korea, Japan)
• Growth rate: Moderate
• Pets: Mildly toxic, so keep pets from chewing on it.
• Traits: cold-hardy, conifer, garden tree, fragrant
• Also known as: Chinese juniper, Juniper

Care Guide

• Light: Prefers bright locations with plenty of sunlight.
• Watering: Water moderately to keep the soil from drying out.
• Soil: Well-draining soil is ideal.
• Humidity: Not very sensitive to humidity.
• Temperature: -10 to 30°C
• Fertilizer: Apply fertilizer in early spring and autumn.

Common questions

How often should you water Juniperus chinensis?

Water moderately to keep the soil from drying out. Roughly every 7 days is the baseline; adjust for the season and the spot it sits in.

Where should you keep Juniperus chinensis?

It likes Prefers bright locations with plenty of sunlight.. You can grow it outdoors. Use Well-draining soil is ideal..

Is Juniperus chinensis safe around pets?

Mildly toxic, so keep pets from chewing on it.

Is Juniperus chinensis good for beginners?

Difficulty: Moderate. Keep it around -10 to 30°C. Humidity: Not very sensitive to humidity.. Fertilise Apply fertilizer in early spring and autumn..