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Shimpaku Chinese Juniper
Juniperus chinensis 'Shimpaku'
Chinese Juniper
In stock · from $56.99
Slow-growing with arching to fountain-like branches arrayed in an irregular form with attractive peeling bark. Appreciated by bonsai artists. Brings unique form and texture to landscapes.
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Plant facts
Sizes and prices
Retail prices; trade pricing for wholesale accounts. Availability updates hourly; stock last changed 2026-10-26.
Good to know
- Waterwise — suited to low-water landscapes once established.
- Adds winter interest.
- Suitable for Utah Lake secondary water systems.
Quick answers
How big does Shimpaku Chinese Juniper get?
About 3' tall and 6' wide at maturity.
How much sun does Shimpaku Chinese Juniper need?
Full Sun to Full Shade.
How much water does Shimpaku Chinese Juniper need?
Low water use — it is one of our waterwise plants.
Will Shimpaku Chinese Juniper grow in Utah and the Intermountain West?
It is rated hardy to USDA zone 4, so it suits sites in zone 4 or warmer, which covers most of the region. The Salt Lake Valley floor is mostly zone 7; benches, mountain valleys and high plains in Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado and Wyoming are colder, often zones 3–6, so check the zone for your site.
Where can I buy Shimpaku Chinese Juniper in Utah?
Progressive Plants in Copperton, Utah has it in stock, from $56.99. Homeowners can order online for pickup at the farm or local delivery; landscape contractors can have it shipped across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada.
Can landscape contractors buy Shimpaku Chinese Juniper wholesale?
Yes. Landscape contractors and architects with a Progressive Plants wholesale account get trade pricing, bulk ordering and shipping across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada on our own trucks or by freight ($1,500 minimum outside our local delivery area). Apply at progressiveplants.com/wholesaleapp.html or call 801-565-7333.