Juniperus chinensis Echiniformis Zimbabwe tapering leaves that arch on

tapering leaves that arch on long petioles

We're guessing that this will make a 3' tall x 5' wide specimen in 10 years

The result is an insanely vigorous 30" tall x 6' wide specimen that emerges with dark purple stems clothed in narrow glaucous green leaves and topped

Fans will be glad to know the name was hauled to the East Coast for safekeeping

held 1' above the foliage in midsummer

Juniperus chinensis Echiniformis Zimbabwe tapering leaves that arch onJuniperus chinensis 'Echiniformis' is one of the finest junipers ever introduced for the rock garden due to its insanely slow growth 2' tall x 2' wide in 25 years. In appearance, hedgehog juniper resembles a prickly blue green hedgehog and you'll never live long enough to need to use hedge clippers on this gem. There's good reason no sane nursery would ever offer such a slow growing plant!