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Chinese Juniper 'Iowa'

Juniperuschinensis

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Cupressaceae (koo-press-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Juniperus (jew-NIP-er-us)

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Species

chinensis (chi-NEN-sis)

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Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Grown for foliage

Evergreen

Height

8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)

10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)

12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)

15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)

Spacing

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Hardiness

USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)

USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)

USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)

USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)

USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

Danger

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Bloom Color

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Bloom Time

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Acton, CA (Zone 8b) | January 2012 | neutral

grown for its compact ovoid appearance with dense foliage... however, plants grown at the top of its comfort range (10a) tend to get tall...Read More

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