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Juniperus Chinensis 'Daniel's Dwarf'

Common Name: Juniper Daniels Dwarf

Juniperus chinensis ‘Daniel’s Dwarf’ — commonly called Daniel’s Dwarf juniper — is a compact evergreen shrub valued for its dense, fine-textured blue-green foliage and naturally low mounded habit. Its tight branching and slow growth create a neat rounded form, making it especially useful where a small evergreen accent or foundation plant is needed.

Type: Evergreen shrub

Mature Size:
Width: 3–4 ft
Height: 2–3 ft

USDA Zones: 4a–8b

Form: Low, dense, mounded

Light: Full sun

Soil: Well-drained soil; adaptable to sandy, rocky, and average garden soils

Water: Low to medium; drought tolerant once established

Wildlife: Provides shelter for birds; deer resistant

Features & Landscape Uses: Excellent for foundation plantings, rock gardens, borders, and small evergreen groupings. Its compact habit requires little maintenance and provides year-round structure.

Care: Plant in full sun for best density and foliage color. Avoid poorly drained soils. Minimal pruning is needed; trim lightly in early spring only if shaping is desired.

Plant Type:	Evergreen Shrub
Width:	3-4'
Height:	2-3'
Fragrant:	Yes
Fruit:	Not verified
Growth Rate	Slow
Zone:	4–9
Deer Resistant:	Yes
Salt Tolerant:	Not verified
Drought Tolerant:	Yes
Exposure:	Full Sun
Bark Type:	Exfoliating
Landscape/Use:	Foundation, Mass Planting, Foundation Plant, Rock Garden
Shape:	Spreading, Low Mounding, Dense
Soil Type	Sandy, Well Drained, Average
Leaf Color:	Green
Fall Color:	Green