Chinese Juniper grows in sun or partial shade and any well-drained soil. The height and spread depends on the cultivar selected. The straight species is rarely seen in landscapes.
Several forms have bluish foliage and blue fruit.
The plant dislikes crowding, has prickly foliage and grows rapidly. Chinese Juniper often becomes crowded and too large in landscapes if the wrong cultivar is selected. Aquarius' - Spreading and compact plant reaching a height of 4 feet and a spread of 6 feet. Armstrongii' - An upright plant with a 5 foot height and spread. About 4 feet tall and slightly less in width.