Gin Fizz Juniper

Gin Fizz® is a pyramidal evergreen Chinese juniper selected for its heavy crop of blue-green, berry-like fruits and strong year-round structure. Proven Winners lists mature height at 10–18 feet, spread at 7–10 feet, and USDA Zones 4a–8b. The exact selection is ‘RIKAG’ (USPP 31,994). ## Form and placement The dense evergreen outline makes Gin Fizz® a specimen or a screen. Use it in a sunny border, hedge, or mass planting where its mature size has room to develop. Its abundant blue-green fruits add seasonal color and provide food for birds. The [Proven Winners plant page](https://www.provenwinners.com/plants/juniperus/gin-fizz-juniperus-chinensis) identifies the cultivar as *Juniperus chinensis* ‘RIKAG’ and describes its pyramidal form and heavy fruit set. ## Growing conditions Plant in full sun. The breeder lists low water needs, deer resistance, and a preference for dry, sunny hedging sites. Allow space for both height and spread; do not crowd it against walks or windows. The patent record for [USPP31,994](https://patents.google.com/patent/USPP31994P2/en) names ‘RIKAG’ and records July 21, 2020 as its grant and publication date. ## Maintenance Gin Fizz® needs little pruning. Trim selectively when needed, and avoid cutting into thick, woody stems because recovery from those cuts is slow.