Juniperus chinensis 'Fairview'

Hetz Chinese Juniper

Juniperus chinensis ‘Fairview’ — commonly called Fairview Chinese juniper — is an evergreen shrub valued for its dense upright habit and rich green foliage that maintains dependable year-round color. Its strong vertical branching forms a narrow pyramidal outline, making it useful where height and evergreen structure are needed without excessive spread.

Type: Evergreen shrub

Mature Size:
Width: 4–6 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, foundation corners, evergreen accents, and formal plantings. Its narrow upright habit fits well in tighter spaces than broader junipers.

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

Plant type

Evergreen Shrub

Height

10-15'

Width

4-6'

Hardiness zones

4–9

Sunlight

Full Sun

Growth rate

Moderate

Bloom time

Spring

Fall color

Blue Green

Soil

Average, Dry Area, Sandy, Well Drained

Landscape use

Corner Accent, Hedge, Specimen

Shape

Pyramidal, Upright

Bark

Exfoliating

Fruit

Yes

Deer resistant

Yes

Salt tolerant

Yes

Drought tolerant

Yes