Juniper 'San Jose' is trained into an upright staked specimen with multiple stiff, irregular branches with beautiful scaled, gray-green foliage. Annual pruning helps maintain shape. This looks beautiful along borders, in containers, or as a specimen plant.
How to care for San Jose Juniper Pom Pom
Light. Full sun. Junipers need at least half a day of direct sun to stay dense.
Water. Water regularly while it establishes. Once rooted it is drought tolerant; good drainage prevents root rot.
Soil and feeding. 'San Jose' tolerates clay, rocky soil and a wide range of pH, but prefers medium, well-drained soil.
Size. Trained as a pom pom, it stands about 2 ft. As an untrained ground cover it grows 1–1.5 ft tall and 6–8 ft wide.
Problems to watch. Tip and needle blight can affect it. Low junipers can struggle in Florida heat and humidity, so avoid wetting the foliage with overhead sprinklers.
Good to know. It resists salt damage and air pollution, making it useful near the coast.
Sources: NC State Extension Plant Toolbox: Juniperus chinensis 'San Jose' · UF/IFAS Gardening Solutions: Junipers · UF/IFAS Extension Charlotte County: Picture perfect parson's
