Pom Pom Juniper

Add a unique touch to your garden with Pom Pom Juniper (Juniperus squamata), a charming, low-maintenance shrub known for its perfectly rounded, globe-like shape. Featuring soft, silvery-blue foliage that maintains its color year-round, this compact evergreen brings structure and elegance to any landscape. Pom Pom Juniper thrives in full sun and well-drained soils, requiring minimal care while providing a striking focal point in borders, rock gardens, or containers. Its tidy form and subtle color make it a versatile choice for creating visual interest with ease. For a refined, effortless addition to your garden, Pom Pom Juniper is a perfect pick.

Growth Rate and Mature Size

Growth Rate: The Pom Pom Juniper (Juniperus chinensis) grows at a moderate to slow rate, typically adding 2–4 inches per year under optimal outdoor conditions.

Mature Size: Outdoors, it reaches a compact height of 3–4 feet with a spread of 4–5 feet, making it a perfect choice for smaller gardens, landscapes, or as an accent plant in containers or along borders. Its rounded, pom-pom-like form adds structure and elegance to any space.

Watering and Sunshine

Watering: Pom Pom Juniper is drought-tolerant once established and prefers well-drained, dry to moderately moist soil. It’s important to avoid overwatering, as this can lead to root rot. Water regularly during dry periods to maintain its vibrant appearance.

Sunlight: Thrives in full sun, where it will develop its dense, rounded form and rich, green foliage. While it can tolerate light shade, it performs best in direct sunlight, which encourages compact growth and optimal coloration.