
More information about the Hollywood Juniper at Monrovia. Insects on Plants.įertilize once in spring, summer, and fall for a really dark green color and overall growth. Learn about spider mites at our diseases and insects on the plants’ page here. We recommend watering from the top down every month or so to keep these insects at bay. Like all conifers, they are susceptible to spider mites, especially in hot arid dry conditions. The Hollywood Juniper shaped into Topiary. Many nurseries will sometimes have this type of conifer already shaped as a topiary. Trim slowly…take your time after each cut. The stems will twist and turn in all directions. Plant 3-4 in a row for an interesting border wall. A very hardy evergreen tree that will add interest to your landscape. Is a fast-growing Juniper up to 15-20 ft. Place it in a decorative container and prune the long stems from the inside toward the tip of the stem. Hollywood Juniper Tree (Juniperus chinensis ‘Torulosa’). The Hollywood Juniper is a good candidate for topiary landscapes. Once established it will become drought tolerant typically about 3-4 years after initial planting. There is very little maintenance or pruning involved unless you want to make it into a topiary (read below). It is a very hardy, easy-care tree for the southwest. The side that is facing the wall will turn a brown color and become susceptible to spider mites.ĭark green foliage that can give a nice contrasting color to white, peach, or light brown colored stucco walls. Do not place too close to rock walls or building walls. Hollywood Juniper Tree (Juniperus chinensis ‘Torulosa’).
