Juniperus chinensis 'Perfecta'

Perfecta Chinese Juniper

Juniperus chinensis ‘Perfecta’ — commonly called Perfecta Chinese juniper — is an evergreen shrub valued for its dense upright pyramidal habit and rich blue-green foliage that maintains strong year-round color. Its symmetrical branching and naturally formal shape make it a dependable evergreen for structured plantings and vertical accents.

Type: Evergreen shrub

Mature Size:
Width: 5–8 ft
Height: 10–15 ft

USDA Zones: 4a–8b

Form: Upright, pyramidal

Light: Full sun

Soil: Well-drained soil; adaptable to sandy, rocky, and average garden soils

Water: Low to medium; drought tolerant once established

Wildlife: Provides shelter for birds; deer resistant

Features & Landscape Uses: Excellent for screening, evergreen accents, foundation corners, and formal plantings. Its dense, symmetrical form requires little shaping.

Care: Plant in full sun for best density and foliage color. Avoid wet soils. Minimal pruning is needed; trim lightly in early spring only if shaping is desired.

Plant type

Evergreen Tree

Height

10-15'

Width

5-8'

Hardiness zones

4–8

Sunlight

Full Sun

Bloom time

Does not flower, Spring

Leaf color

Green

Fall color

Green

Soil

Average, Sandy, Well Drained

Landscape use

Accent Plant, Corner Accent, Mass Planting, Privacy Screen

Shape

Pyramidal, Upright

Fruit

Yes

Deer resistant

Yes

Drought tolerant

Yes