Juniperus Chinensis 'Echiniformis'

Juniper 'Echiniformis'

Juniperus chinensis ‘Echiniformis’ — commonly called Echiniformis Chinese juniper — is a dwarf evergreen shrub valued for its dense, finely textured blue-green foliage and compact rounded habit. Short, closely packed branchlets create a tight cushion-like form, making it especially useful where small-scale evergreen structure is needed.

Type: Evergreen shrub

Mature Size:
Width: 2–3 ft
Height: 1–2 ft

USDA Zones: 4a–8b

Form: Low, dense, cushion-like, rounded

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 rock gardens, troughs, borders, foundation edges, and small evergreen groupings. Its compact form provides year-round texture with very little maintenance.

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

Plant type

Evergreen Shrub

Height

8'

Width

2-3'

Hardiness zones

3–9

Sunlight

Full Sun

Growth rate

Moderate

Bloom time

Does not flower

Leaf color

Green

Fall color

Green

Fruit color

Brown

Soil

Average, Sandy, Well Drained

Landscape use

Accent Plant, Container, Foundation, Ground Cover, Mass Planting

Shape

Rounded

Bark

Exfoliating

Fragrant

Yes

Salt tolerant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No