A rugged, upright evergreen offering reliable privacy and four-season structure
FEATURES:
- Dense, pyramidal form ideal for screening or windbreaks
- Bright green foliage holds color through winter
- Tough, drought-tolerant, and adaptable once established
- Excellent for high-exposure or urban settings
- Requires minimal pruning to maintain its shape
- Attracts birds with its small, silvery-blue berries
- Ships on our trucks because of the size of the tree – does not fit in a box
Bower & Branch Landscape Design Tip
Plant Iowa Junipers in a staggered pattern rather than a straight line to create a fuller, more natural screen. Add low-growing shrubs or perennials in front to soften the base and provide seasonal color.
Growth Facts
- Hardiness Zone: 4-9
- Mature Height: 15-25' tall
- Mature Width: 6-10' wide
- Exposure: Full Sun
- Spacing: 5-8' apart
A rugged, upright evergreen offering reliable privacy and four-season structure
FEATURES:
- Dense, pyramidal form ideal for screening or windbreaks
- Bright green foliage holds color through winter
- Tough, drought-tolerant, and adaptable once established
- Excellent for high-exposure or urban settings
- Requires minimal pruning to maintain its shape
- Attracts birds with its small, silvery-blue berries
- Ships on our trucks because of the size of the tree – does not fit in a box
Bower & Branch Landscape Design Tip
Plant Iowa Junipers in a staggered pattern rather than a straight line to create a fuller, more natural screen. Add low-growing shrubs or perennials in front to soften the base and provide seasonal color.
Growth Facts
- Hardiness Zone: 4-9
- Mature Height: 15-25' tall
- Mature Width: 6-10' wide
- Exposure: Full Sun
- Spacing: 5-8' apart
Why plant Iowa Chinese Juniper?
How to use Iowa Chinese Juniper in the landscape?
Frequently Asked Questions
Iowa Juniper has a moderate growth rate of 12 to 18 inches per year once established, depending on growing conditions.
No. Iowa Chinese Juniper has a naturally tight, upright form. Light pruning can be done in early spring to shape if desired but is not necessary.
Yes. Like many junipers, Iowa Juniper is generally deer resistant due to its aromatic foliage. However, deer may browse during times of food scarcity.