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Juniperus chinensis Gin Fizz® ('RIKAG')
Gin Fizz® Juniper: Patent PP31,994
- » Sets far more fruit than other junipers for a very ornamental display
- » Evergreen
- » A sun-loving, deer resistant alternative to arborvitae
- » Produces berries
- » Attracts birds
- Category:Shrub
- Breeder:Proven Winners
- Hardiness Zone:4-8
- Height:10-18 ft
- Spread:7-10 ft
- Bloom Color: Inconspicuous
- Foliage Color: Green Shades
It's juniper berries that give gin its characteristic flavor, and it's berries that make Gin Fizz® juniper extra special. This beautiful, pyramidal evergreen develops a very heavy crop of blue-green fruits that contribute to a delightfully textured, colorful look in the landscape. It makes a striking specimen or can be used to create a lush hedge for year-round coverage and privacy. Thrives in full sun and resists deer.
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Foliage Color
| • | Green |
Maintenance and Care
| • | Mass Planting |
Attracts Wildlife
| • | Attracts Songbirds |
Critter Resistance
| • | Deer Resistant |
Programs
| • | Proven Winners |
Season of Interest (Flowering)
| • | Spring |
| • | Late Spring |
| • | Early Summer |
| • | Summer Bloomer |
| • | Late Summer |
| • | Fall |
| • | Winter |
Exposure
| • | Full Sun |
Habit
| • | Upright |
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Juniperus chinensis Gin Fizz®
Little pruning or maintenance is needed. Can be trimmed as desired - avoid cutting into thick, woody stems, as recovery from such cuts is slow.