Juniperus chinensis ‘Pyramidalis’ | 42mm Tube

Juniperus chinensis ‘Pyramidalis’ is a slow-growing evergreen conifer with dense silvery-blue foliage and a naturally slender, upright form. It provides dependable year-round colour and structure while requiring minimal maintenance once established.

Key Features

• Dense silvery-blue evergreen foliage
• Naturally slender, pyramidal form
• Slow-growing and compact
• Provides year-round garden structure
• Frost hardy once established
• Tolerates dry periods once established
• Requires little regular pruning

Suitable Uses

• Formal gardens
• Japanese-inspired gardens
• Rockeries and conifer gardens
• Feature planting
• Garden borders
• Pots and containers
• Courtyards and smaller gardens

Plant Details

• Botanical name: Juniperus chinensis ‘Pyramidalis’
• Common name: Pyramidalis Juniper
• Plant type: Evergreen conifer
• Mature height: Approximately 1.2m
• Mature width: Approximately 60cm
• Growth rate: Slow
• Growth habit: Slender and upright
• Foliage: Silvery-blue
• Position: Full sun
• Soil: Free-draining soil
• Water needs: Regular while establishing; lower once established
• Frost tolerance: Frost hardy once established
• Supplied as: One young plant in a 42mm-wide × 80mm-high tube pot

Mature size may vary depending on climate, soil, water availability and pruning.

Planting and Care

Plant in a sunny position with well-draining soil. Water regularly during the first 12 weeks and during extended dry periods while the root system becomes established.

Avoid planting in areas that remain wet or waterlogged. Once established, this conifer requires relatively little maintenance and can tolerate periods of dry weather.

Its natural pyramidal form generally requires minimal pruning. Lightly trim new growth when necessary to maintain the desired shape, avoiding heavy cuts into old, bare wood.

Frequently Asked Questions

How large will it grow?
It is expected to reach approximately 1.2m high and 60cm wide under suitable conditions.

What colour is the foliage?
The evergreen foliage has an attractive silvery-blue appearance.

Does it require regular pruning?
No. It naturally develops a slender, upright form. Light trimming may be used to maintain its shape.

Can it be grown in a pot?
Yes. Its slow growth and compact form make it suitable for containers with adequate drainage.

Can it tolerate frost?
Yes. It is frost hardy once established, although newly planted tubestock may benefit from protection during severe frost.

Is it drought tolerant?
Established plants can tolerate dry periods. Regular watering is still important while the plant is young and establishing.

Is this a mature plant?
No. You will receive one healthy young plant in a 42mm-wide × 80mm-high tube pot.

Please Note

Stock images are used for illustrative purposes only and do not show the exact plant supplied. You will receive one young plant in a 42mm tube pot. Plant size, shape, foliage colour and seasonal appearance will vary naturally.