Light Needs
Mature Height
Mature Spread
Growing Zones
Bird watchers won’t want to be without at least one Gin Fizz Juniper in their backyard. This special Juniper sets an abundant crop of blue-green berries every summer, attracting local birds and adding a delightful color and texture to the evergreen. A deer-resistant alternative to arborvitae for sunny locations, Gin Fizz Juniper has a natural pyramidal shape and full foliage. This is a very low-maintenance, evergreen that provides year-round interest in zones 4-8.
The upright, pyramidal growth habit and lush texture of Gin Fizz makes it perfect for a variety of landscape uses. They can be grown en masse as a screen for year-round privacy and wind protection. Or, use it as a dramatic focal point in the landscape. It’s also a great hedge choice in sunny, dry areas that are frequently visited by deer.
Gin Fizz® Juniper Care
This is a very low-maintenance landscape addition. You will probably be able to just plant it and forget it once it is established. It requires full sun and very little water to thrive.
Pruning is usually unnecessary, but can be shaped if desired. Be sure to avoid cutting into thick, woody stems, as recovery is slow.
Gin Fizz® Juniper Spacing
Gin Fizz Juniper has the ability to grow as tall as 18’, so it does have the potential to take up quite a bit of space. Give at least 7’ of space when planting, and up to 10’.
Gin Fizz® Juniper Plant Facts
Growing Conditions
- Hardiness ZonesGrowing Zones
- USDA Zones 4 to 8 (perennial); grown as an annual elsewhere (outdoors year-round); grown indoors elsewhere (outdoors year-round); grown in containers elsewhere (grown as a seasonal crop)
- Sun Exposure
- Full Sun (6+ Hours Direct Sun)
- Mature Height
- 10- 18 Feet
- Mature Spread
- 7-10 Feet
- Growth Habit
- , Upright
- Water Needs
- Dry
Flowers & Foliage
- Flower Colors
- Bloom Time
- Grown for Foliage
- Foliage Color
- Foliage Description
- Green
- Foliage Type
- , Evergreen
- Seasonal Interest
- , Fall Interest, Winter Interest, 4 Season Interest
Garden Benefits
Plant Overview
- Common Name
- Gin Fizz® Juniper
- Botanical Name
- Juniperus chinensis 'RIKAG' USPP 31,994, Can PBRAF
- Brand
- Proven Winners
- Plant Type
- Shrub
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Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
Also Known As:
#5 Container
5 Gallon
Plant Age:
~3-4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 20" - 60"
Pot Size:
~11" H x 10 1/2” W
Volume:
3.5 - 4 gallons
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