Botanical profile
Juniperus chinensis 'Gnom'
Juniperus chinensis 'Gnom' is a dwarf evergreen conifer with a naturally narrow, columnar habit, perfect for small spaces, rock gardens, borders, or container plantings. This juniper, with its dense gray-green foliage, maintains its compact form without pruning, offering a stable vertical structure in landscape designs. Very hardy, it tolerates cold climates down to -45°C, and prefers full sun exposure in well-drained, even poor, soil. When mature, it produces small dark blue berries that add winter interest while being appreciated by wildlife. Thanks to its slow growth, 'Gnom' requires little maintenance and easily integrates into formal, contemporary, or natural gardens looking for a discreet and durable vertical accent.
Latin name
Juniperus chinensis 'Gnom'
Common name
Juniper 'Gnom'
Type
Conifer / Shrub
Family
Cupressaceae
Care guide
Growing conditions
Light, soil, water and hardiness
Hardiness zone
Zone 3
Exposure
Sun
Watering
Fertilization
Soil type
Well-drained, tolerates various soils
Minimum temperature
-40 °C (-40 °F)
Plant appearance
Blooming, foliage and shape
Blooming period
Spring
Flower color
Not significant (conifer)
Fruiting
Foliage color
Shape
Garden structure
Size and growth
Height
0.9 m (3 ft)
Width
4 ft (1.2 m)
Growth rate
Slow
Safe for pets
Pets
Less attractive or generally tolerated by deer
Deer
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