Juniperus chinensis 'Iowa'

Iowa Chinese Juniper

Juniperus chinensis ‘Iowa’ — commonly called Iowa juniper — is an evergreen shrub valued for its dense upright habit and rich medium-green foliage that maintains dependable year-round color. Its narrow pyramidal growth and strong branching make it useful where vertical evergreen structure is needed for screening or formal accents.

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, evergreen accents, foundation corners, and formal plantings. Its dependable upright habit fits well in medium-sized landscape spaces.

Care: Plant in full sun for best density and foliage 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

4–8

Sunlight

Full Sun

Growth rate

Moderate

Bloom time

Does not flower

Fall color

Blue Green

Soil

Average, Sandy, Well Drained

Landscape use

Accent Plant, Container, Hedge, Privacy Screen

Shape

Pyramidal, Upright

Bark

Exfoliating

Deer resistant

Yes

Salt tolerant

Yes

Drought tolerant

Yes