Fantastic as an architectural focal point in the garden juniperus chinensis 39stricta39 is an evergreen conifer with a naturally tall columnar habit and dense leaf growth requiring no pruning and happy in a wide range of soils this chinese juniper is perfect for low maintenance gardens and due to its narrow habit is an excellent tree for small gardens the attractive blue45green foliage has a pungent aroma when crushed and looks great with contrasting lime green or golden foliage pla