Juniperus Chinensis 'Daniel's Dwarf'

Juniper Daniels Dwarf

Juniperus chinensis ‘Daniel’s Dwarf’ — commonly called Daniel’s Dwarf juniper — is a compact evergreen shrub valued for its dense, fine-textured blue-green foliage and naturally low mounded habit. Its tight branching and slow growth create a neat rounded form, making it especially useful where a small evergreen accent or foundation plant is needed.

Type: Evergreen shrub

Mature Size:
Width: 3–4 ft
Height: 2–3 ft

USDA Zones: 4a–8b

Form: Low, dense, mounded

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 foundation plantings, rock gardens, borders, and small evergreen groupings. Its compact habit requires little maintenance and provides year-round structure.

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

Plant type

Evergreen Shrub

Height

2-3'

Width

3-4'

Hardiness zones

4–9

Sunlight

Full Sun

Growth rate

Slow

Leaf color

Green

Fall color

Green

Soil

Average, Sandy, Well Drained

Landscape use

Foundation, Foundation Plant, Mass Planting, Rock Garden

Shape

Dense, Low Mounding, Spreading

Bark

Exfoliating

Fragrant

Yes

Deer resistant

Yes

Drought tolerant

Yes