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Rika Bronsther
Hempstead, NY, USA

GIN FIZZ®

Juniper

Juniperus chinensis

'RIKAG'

PP#31,994

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  • Durable evergreen
  • Heavy berry set
  • Deer resistant
Description

Superb berry set + supreme durability.

It's the berries that give gin its characteristic flavor, and it's the berries that make Gin Fizz® juniper extra special. Deep evergreen foliage provides a handsome background to set off the abundant crop of sage green and blue fruits. Conical habit makes this sun-loving, deer resistant evergreen versatile in the landscape.

USDA Zone
4 - 8 (-30°F/-34°C)
Exposure
Full sun
Height
10 - 18'
Width
7 - 10'
Finish Time
1 season
Type
Evergreen
Flower Color
Foliage Color
Green
Liner Sizes
2 1/4", 4", Quick Turn

Soil

Well-drained soil is imperative; can tolerate dry conditions and poor soils.

Pruning

Pruning is not typically required as a matter of course; prune to shape or to control spread as needed.

Uses

Mass plantings, specimen plant.

Growing Tips

Tolerates hot, dry, sunny locations and urban sites.

  • Benchcard: Gin Fizz® Juniperus Benchcard
  • Tag: Gin Fizz® Juniperus Tag
  • Grower Sheet: Gin Fizz® Juniperus Grower Sheet
  • Plant of the Week: Plant of the Week December 5, 2019
  • Spec Sheet: Gin Fizz® Juniperus Spec Sheet

    • Features: Alkaline soil, Deer resistant, Drought tolerant, Evergreen, Foliage interest, Salt tolerant, Winter interest, Tree

    Filters: Botanical genus: Juniperus, Common name: Juniper, USDA Zone 4, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, Exposure: Full sun, Green foliage

    Features: Alkaline soil, Deer resistant, Drought tolerant, Evergreen, Foliage interest, Salt tolerant, Winter interest, Tree

    Filters: Botanical genus: Juniperus, Common name: Juniper, USDA Zone 4, USDA Zone 5, USDA Zone 6, USDA Zone 7, USDA Zone 8, Exposure: Full sun, Green foliage