Trautman Chinese Juniper

Trautman Chinese juniper is a narrow, upright evergreen with coarse-textured blue-gray-green foliage. Iseli lists a garden size of about 15 feet tall by 4 feet wide and USDA Zone 4; the selection was made by Wisconsin nurseryman Herbert Trautman. ## Form and placement The tall, spire-like shape adds vertical structure without a broad footprint. Use Trautman as a specimen or plant several in a row for a distinctive screen. Its muted foliage contrasts with brighter shrubs and perennials. The [Iseli plant profile](https://iselinursery.com/colorful-conifers/juniperus-juniper/juniperus-chinensis-trautman/) describes the cultivar’s narrow form, growth rate, color, and site needs. ## Growing conditions Plant in full sun and well-drained soil. The source lists an intermediate growth rate of about 6–12 inches per year. Plan for the mature height and keep enough room around the plant for its full outline. The species is classified in Cupressaceae by [Kew Plants of the World Online](https://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/30044367-2). ## Maintenance Remove dead or damaged branches as needed. Because this juniper is valued for its narrow natural form, use selective pruning rather than routinely shearing it into a wider shape.