Hollywood Juniper Tree
Best architectural evergreen for low-maintenance, wind-swept coastal or modern landscapes.
The Hollywood Juniper Tree is a distinctive evergreen shrub, celebrated for its unique, naturally spiraling upright growth that creates an artistic silhouette. Its dense, dark bluish-green foliage provides year-round color and visual interest. This low-maintenance tree is exceptionally resilient, tolerating drought, wind, cold, and salt, making it a robust choice for various landscape applications. It's also resistant to pests and diseases, ensuring a healthy presence in your garden. Arriving container-grown, it comes with a 1-year guarantee for your peace of mind.
$75.95
Owner Satisfaction
4.6
/ 5
Category Rank
310
/ 1131
#310 in Trees
Price vs Category Average
-29%
Below average
Mature Height
15.
/ ft
Who it's for
- Landscapers seeking a striking, sculptural focal point
- Gardeners in arid climates with challenging soil conditions
- Busy homeowners wanting year-round greenery with minimal upkeep
Who should skip it
- Owners of small urban gardens or tight planting spaces
- Gardeners in humid regions prone to fungal issues
- People with sensitive skin or those doing frequent pruning
Performance breakdown
Architectural Aesthetic
Naturally spiraling growth creates a striking, sculptural focal point.
Environmental Resilience
Handles salt, wind, and drought with impressive, rugged durability.
Maintenance Effort
Requires minimal pruning to maintain its unique, artistic silhouette.
Pest Resistance
Strong natural defenses against common garden diseases and deer.
Year-Round Impact
Dense, evergreen foliage provides consistent color through every season.
Establishment Ease
Container-grown roots ensure a smoother transition into your landscape.
Key Specs
Mature Height
15 ft.
Mature Width
10 ft.
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Shade
Growth Rate
Moderate Growing
Botanical Name
Juniperus chinensis 'Kaizuka'
Hardiness Zones
5-9 outdoors
Foliage Type
Evergreen
Deer Resistance
High
Features
- Unique twisted, artistic silhouette
- Evergreen foliage for year-round color
- Low-maintenance and drought-tolerant
- Highly resistant to wind, cold, and salt
- Deer resistant
- Pest and disease resistant
- Grows best in its natural shape
- Suitable for specimen or foundation planting
What customers say
Customers overwhelmingly praise the Hollywood Juniper Tree for its striking architectural beauty and robust health upon arrival. Reviewers consistently celebrate the unique twisting form, noting it creates an immediate, dramatic landscape focal point that often exceeds visual expectations. A key theme is the excellent logistics; meticulous packaging ensures the trees arrive intact and appear established. Beyond initial satisfaction, the Juniper’s inherent hardiness and low maintenance requirements are highly valued, allowing it to thrive in various climates. Customers perceive this as a premium specimen that delivers exceptional aesthetic value, making it a highly recommended choice for those seeking a distinctive, easy-to-care-for tree.
Know before you buy
No, this tree is prized for its naturally spiraling, artistic silhouette. It grows best when left in its natural shape, so you do not need to prune it to achieve its signature look.
The Hollywood Juniper is hardy in zones 5 through 9. It is exceptionally resilient to cold, wind, and salt, making it a reliable choice for a wide range of climates.
Since the Hollywood Juniper reaches a mature width of about 10 feet, you should space them at least 10 to 12 feet apart if you want to allow each tree to develop its full, unique silhouette without crowding.
Yes, the Hollywood Juniper has a high level of deer resistance. While no plant is completely immune to hungry wildlife, this variety is generally ignored by deer.
The most important requirement is well-drained soil. As long as the planting site does not stay waterlogged, this tree is quite adaptable to various soil types.
While it arrives container-grown, it is best suited for permanent planting in the ground as a specimen or foundation tree. Its mature size of 15 feet tall and 10 feet wide makes it better suited for landscape beds than long-term container life.
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