Juniperus chinensis 'Robusta Green'

Robust Green Chinese Juniper

Juniperus chinensis ‘Robusta Green’ — commonly called Robusta Green juniper — is an evergreen shrub valued for its dense upright habit and rich dark green foliage that holds strong color throughout the year. Its narrow pyramidal growth and sturdy branching make it useful for screening, vertical accents, and dependable evergreen structure in the landscape.

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 dense green foliage gives strong year-round presence.

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 Shrub

Height

10-15'

Width

4-6'

Hardiness zones

5–9

Sunlight

Full Sun

Growth rate

Moderate

Leaf color

Green

Fall color

Green

Soil

Average, Sandy, Well Drained

Landscape use

Accent Plant, Foundation Plant, Hedge, Mass Planting

Shape

Pyramidal, Upright

Bark

Exfoliating

Fruit

Yes

Deer resistant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No