Botanical Name: Juniperus chinensis sargentii ADD
Common Name: Sargent G. C. Juniper, Shimpaku  
Plant photo of: Juniperus chinensis sargentii
  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Tree, Conifer, Shrub

 

Height Range

3-6', 40-60'

 

Flower Color

White

 

Flower Season

n/a

 

Leaf Color

Blue Green, Dark Green

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

White

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

 

Water

Very Low, Low

 

Growth Rate

Fast

 

Soil Type

Unparticular

 

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Well-drained

 

Soil pH

Neutral

 

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Japanese, Ranch

 

Accenting Features

Unusual Foliage

 

Seasonal Interest

n/a

 

Location Uses

Foundation, Lawn, Parking Strip

 

Special Uses

Mass Planting

 

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Information by: Jerry Sortomme
Photographer: Brad Smith
  • Description

  • Notes

In addition to peeling bark, this conical tree (or spreading shrub) has aromatic, dark green leaves that grow either in pairs or groups of 3 all from the same shoot. The fleshy, berry-like fruit that grows from this tree is a glaucous white color.
Planting Instructions: 1. Dig a hole 2 times the width and 1 and 1/2 times the height of the container. 2. Set rootball just above ground level. 3. Mix soil with 25% amendment and %75 soil. 4. Backfill with amended soil. 5. Build basin and water.