Juniperus chinensis Keteleeri - Chinese Juniper

Juniperus chinensis 'Keteleeri'

Juniperus chinensis 'Keteleeri' is a striking pyramidal conifer valued for its dense, blue-green foliage and neat, upright growth habit.

This hardy evergreen brings year-round structure and colour to the garden, making it a popular choice for formal plantings, feature specimens, and avenue-style plantings along driveways or garden borders.

Size: Up to 8m h x 2-3m w

Growth rate: Fast

Positioning: Full sun

Tolerances: Frost hardy, wind tolerant

Perfect for: Screening, formal gardens, feature planting

Characteristics

Growing into an elegant, cone-shaped form, this juniper requires minimal pruning to maintain its natural silhouette, making it an excellent low-maintenance option for home gardeners wanting structure without the upkeep.

Its soft, scale-like foliage has a slightly silvery-blue tone that adds a cool, calming contrast to gardens dominated by green foliage.  It bears small blueish fruits which attract birds.

Keteleeri Juniper is remarkably adaptable, tolerating a wide range of soil types provided drainage is adequate.

It handles full sun positions with ease and, once established, is notably drought-tolerant and resilient in a variety of climates - from Sydney's humid coastal conditions to Melbourne's cooler winters.

This variety is well suited to gardeners looking for a striking vertical accent, whether planted as a single specimen either side of an entrance, in a row for a formal screen, or dotted through a garden bed for structural contrast.

Its slow-to-moderate growth rate also makes it a good option for planters and courtyard gardens where space is limited.

Hardy, low-maintenance, and visually striking, Juniperus chinensis 'Keteleeri' is a reliable choice for adding year-round structure, colour, and formal elegance to any Australian garden.