Trautman Juniper

Juniperus chinensis

An upright, narrow Chinese juniper with dense dark green foliage; tough, drought-tolerant evergreen good for screening and vertical accent.

Sun
full sun (6+ hrs)
Water
low
Mature size
10-15 ft × 3-5 ft
Bloom
Inconspicuous — coniferous evergreen.
Hardiness
USDA Zones 4–9

Care guide

Quick ID

Upright narrow Chinese juniper (*Juniperus chinensis* 'Trautman'). Dense dark green foliage; vertical evergreen accent.

Sun & Site

Full sun (6+ hrs). Drought-tolerant; thrives in poor, dry, alkaline soils — well-suited to Draper.

Pruning & Shaping

Light shaping in spring. Cut only into green growth; junipers don't regrow from bare wood. Remove dead/winter-damaged tips.