Overview
Uses: Privacy screens, hedges, foundation backdrops, windbreaks, and four-season specimens.
Benefits: Abundant powdery blue ornamental cones, upright conical structure, dependable deer resistance, and strong drought tolerance once established.
USDA Hardiness Zones: 4–8
Sun: Full Sun
Life Cycle: Evergreen Shrub
Growth Habit: Upright, Pyramidal — dense branching with a defined central leader.
Foliage Color: Green with Blue Fruit
Mature Height: 10–18 feet
Mature Width: 7–10 feet
Bloom Season: Insignificant
Growth Rate: Moderate
Summary
Gin Fizz® Juniper delivers strong vertical structure accented by an exceptional display of powdery blue ornamental cones.
This upright selection of Juniperus chinensis forms a dense, conical silhouette that provides year-round structure and seasonal fruit interest. The abundant blue cones contrast against rich green foliage, creating bold texture in the landscape.
Ideal for privacy screens, windbreaks, and foundation plantings, Gin Fizz® performs best in full sun with excellent drainage. Its durable growth habit and minimal maintenance needs make it a dependable evergreen choice.
Care
Gin Fizz® Juniper Care
Plant in full sun in well-drained soil. Junipers perform best in sites that do not remain wet for extended periods.
Water regularly during the first growing season to establish roots. Once established, provide supplemental watering during extended dry periods.
Apply a light feeding of slow release fertilizer in early spring if desired.
Pruning is rarely necessary. If shaping is required, make selective cuts after new growth has hardened. Avoid cutting into older interior wood.
Size
What Size is the Gin Fizz® Juniper for Sale Online?
Plants ship in greenhouse-grade grow pots and are appropriately sized for their containers. For current pot sizes and availability, please contact us.
How Large Does Gin Fizz® Juniper Grow?
At maturity, expect an upright evergreen shrub reaching approximately 10–18 feet tall and 7–10 feet wide under average growing conditions.
Additional Information
What is the botanical name of Gin Fizz® Juniper?
Juniperus chinensis ‘RIKAG’ — Proven Winners® ColorChoice® (PP31,994).
Is Gin Fizz® suitable for privacy screening?
Yes. Its dense, upright growth makes it well-suited for tall screening and wind protection. Browse additional options in our Privacy Trees & Shrubs collection.
Is Gin Fizz® deer resistant?
Junipers are generally avoided by deer and perform well in areas with browsing pressure.
Does Gin Fizz® require a pollinator to produce fruit?
No. This selection produces abundant ornamental cones without the need for a separate pollinator.
How far apart should Gin Fizz® be planted?
For hedges, space plants 7–10 feet apart on center. Allow full mature width for individual specimens to promote airflow and proper development.
Where can I see more Proven Winners® selections?
Explore our complete collection of Proven Winners® plants for additional professionally bred landscape performers.
