LATIN NAME: JUNIPERUS CHINENSIS ‘SHIMPAKU’
The Basics
This evergreen is recognized for its soft, bright green foliage and stunning red-brown bark. It has a naturally irregular vase shape growth habit reaching 12 inches tall (3-5 feet wide). Ideally used as groundcover and bonsai due to its highly flexible branches.
The Needs
Amount of Sunlight: Thrives in full sun; tolerates shade
Amount of Water: Water regularly; more frequent watering in extreme heat; Drought tolerant
Soil Conditions: Adaptable to most soils; Prefers dry, well-drained
soil; Not tolerant of overly wet soil; Salt tolerant
Cold Hardiness Zone: 3-9
The Care
This easy-to-grow evergreen needs a regular water schedule to ensure the growth of a mature root system. After the mature root system is established, watering is needed occasionally, except during a drought, watering is needed regularly. Once mature, shearing is recommended annually to maintain desired shape, depending on the plant form.
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LATIN NAME: JUNIPERUS CHINENSIS ‘SHIMPAKU’
The Basics
This evergreen is recognized for its soft, bright green foliage and stunning red-brown bark. It has a naturally irregular vase shape growth habit reaching 12 inches tall (3-5 feet wide). Ideally used as groundcover and bonsai due to its highly flexible branches.
The Needs
Amount of Sunlight: Thrives in full sun; tolerates shade
Amount of Water: Water regularly; more frequent watering in extreme heat; Drought tolerant
Soil Conditions: Adaptable to most soils; Prefers dry, well-drained
soil; Not tolerant of overly wet soil; Salt tolerant
Cold Hardiness Zone: 3-9
The Care
This easy-to-grow evergreen needs a regular water schedule to ensure the growth of a mature root system. After the mature root system is established, watering is needed occasionally, except during a drought, watering is needed regularly. Once mature, shearing is recommended annually to maintain desired shape, depending on the plant form.
Ordering in bulk? Please contact us before checkout, as large orders may require FedEx Freight shipping.
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