The Dawes Arboretum

Common name: Blaauw Chinese juniper

Family: Cupressaceae (cypress family)

Synonym: Juniperus × media 'Blaauw', Juniperus × pfitzeriana 'Blaauw'

Distribution: Species native to e. Asia

Hardiness: USDA Zone 4

Life form: Evergreen shrub

Comments: A dense, upright evergreen about 4-6' high. Has rich, blue-green foliage and interesting texture. This selection introduced from Japan by J. Blaauw and Company of Holland around 1924. Perfect for small areas.