Juniperus chinensis 'Keteleeri' Cloud Pruned

Juniperus chinensis 'Keteleeri' Cloud Pruned

$8,840.00

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Size: 240L

240L 100L

Current Stock Height Guides

90L: Enquire within for height guide information.
240L: Enquire within for height guide information.

Each specimen is trained individually, so dimensions vary. Contact us for photographs and measurements of the exact plant.

Height guide disclaimer: Height ranges are approximate only. As living products, plant heights naturally vary between individual plants, batches, and seasons. No guarantee is given that supplied plants will fall within the stated range. If minimum heights are required, you mustconfirm current batch heights with Evergreen Trees Direct prior to purchase. Variation in height is normal and is not grounds for return, refund, replacement, or compensation.

Mature Height & Width

Mature Height: Held at the trained size by annual clipping

Mature Width: Held at the trained size by annual clipping

Juniperus chinensis 'Keteleeri' Cloud Pruned is expected to grow Held in check by annual clipping.

Root Ball Dimensions

Use this as a reference when digging your planting hole. We recommend digging at least 10% wider than the dimensions below to encourage strong root development.

30cm Pot: 33cm (W) × 30cm (D)
40cm/45L Pot: 44cm (W) × 41.5cm (D)
50cm Pot / 70L Pot: 55cm (W) × 41.8cm (D)
100L Bag: 50.6cm (W) × 52.8cm (D)
150L Bag: 66cm (W) × 55cm (D)
200L Bag: 71.5cm (W) × 60.5cm (D)
300L Bag: 88cm (W) × 63.8cm (D)
400L Bag: 99cm (W) × 66cm (D)
500L Bag: 122cm (W) × 66cm (D)
750L Bag: 134cm (W) × 69cm (D)
1000L Bag: 146.3cm (W) × 71.5cm (D)
2000L Bag: 176cm (W) × 82.5cm (D)

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About Your New Juniperus chinensis 'Keteleeri' Cloud Pruned

Juniperus chinensis 'Keteleeri' cloud pruned is a hand-trained specimen conifer, shaped over many years in the niwaki tradition into open tiers of foliage carried on exposed, sculptural branches. Each plant is worked individually, so no two are the same.

The foliage is a clean mid to deep green, fine and scale-like, held in distinct rounded pads that read as floating clouds against a wall, a gravel bed or an open sky. The bare branch structure between the pads is as much of the picture as the foliage, which is what separates a cloud tree from ordinary topiary.

'Keteleeri' takes to cloud work better than most junipers because it is vigorous, holds strong colour and produces the woody structure the style needs. It is drought tolerant once established, frost hardy, and handles coastal and urban positions, so it holds its shape in exposed spots that would defeat softer specimen plants.

Use it as the single focal point in a courtyard, beside an entry, over a gravel or moss bed, or in a large pot on a terrace. Two light clips a year is enough to keep the pads defined.

Limited numbers. Cloud pruned specimens are trained individually over years, so availability is small and each plant differs. Get in touch if you would like photographs of the exact specimen before you order.

Frequently Asked Questions

About Keteleeri Cloud Pruned Juniper

What is cloud pruning?

Cloud pruning, or niwaki, is a Japanese training style where foliage is reduced to distinct rounded pads carried on exposed branches. The bare structure between the pads is deliberate and is as much of the effect as the foliage itself. It is done by hand over several years.

Is every plant the same?

No. Each specimen is trained individually, so branch structure, pad placement and overall outline vary from plant to plant. That individuality is the point of a cloud tree. Get in touch if you would like photographs of the exact plant before ordering.

How much maintenance does a cloud tree need?

Less than most people expect. Two light clips a year, in spring and again in autumn, keeps the pads defined. The work is pinching back new growth on the pads and keeping the branch structure clear, not hard cutting. Never cut back into old bare wood, because junipers do not reshoot from it.

Does it need sun or shade?

Full sun. Six hours or more of direct light a day keeps the pads dense and the colour strong. In shade the foliage thins and the pads lose definition, which undoes the effect the training is there to create.

Can it grow in a pot?

Yes, and it suits one. A wide, heavy, free-draining pot works well on a terrace or beside an entry, and the restricted root run helps hold the plant's scale. Use a free-draining mix and never let the pot stand in water.

Is it frost and drought tolerant?

Yes to both. 'Keteleeri' handles heavy frost without damage and, once established, needs very little supplementary water. That hardiness is part of why junipers are the traditional subject for this style.

How do I plant and care for it?

Plant into free-draining soil in full sun, level with the surrounding ground, and stake if the site is exposed until the roots take hold. Water deeply once or twice a week through the first two summers, then only in extended dry spells. Feed with a slow release fertiliser in early spring, and keep mulch clear of the trunk to avoid collar rot.

Enriched Planting Mix (AO Certified)

$21.95

Enriched Planting Mix is a certified organic blend of Pure Magic Compost, composted animal manure, gypsum, composted coarse bark and a wetting agent, bagged in 30L. It is built to be dug through existing garden soil at planting time rather than used on its own, and the gypsum is what sets it apart from a plain compost.

Gypsum helps break up heavy clay so water and roots can move through it, while the compost and manure return organic matter and nutrient to tired ground. The coarse bark holds structure and keeps air around the root zone, and the wetting agent keeps moisture in the soil longer after rain or watering.

Use it when planting trees, shrubs, roses, fruit trees and exotic garden plants, particularly into clay. Dig a hole twice the width of the pot and 7 centimetres deeper, then mix roughly one third planting mix through the excavated soil. Spread 7 centimetres of that improved soil in the base before setting the plant in.

Frequently Asked Questions

About Enriched Planting Mix

What is Enriched Planting Mix made from?

It is a blend of Pure Magic Compost, composted animal manure, gypsum, composted coarse bark and a wetting agent. Each part has a job. The compost and manure supply organic matter and nutrient, the gypsum works on clay structure, the bark keeps air around the roots and the wetting agent holds moisture in the soil.

What plants is it suitable for?

It suits exotic garden plants, including roses, ornamental and deciduous trees, fruit trees, shrubs and perennials, and it earns its keep most on heavy clay sites. It is a planting mix rather than a potting mix, so its job is improving soil at planting time. Phosphorus sensitive natives are the one clear exception.

Is it safe for natives?

No, not for the phosphorus sensitive ones. The composted animal manure in this blend lifts phosphorus well above what Proteaceae such as Banksia, Grevillea, Hakea and Protea will tolerate, and the result can be leaf burn, dieback and plant death. Use the Native Potting Mix for those species, or plant them into unimproved local soil.

Is it certified organic?

Yes. It is a certified organic product with no chemical additives, which is why the manure and compost in it are fully composted rather than raw. That makes it sound around fruit trees and vegetable beds, and it means you are adding genuine organic matter to your soil rather than a synthetic conditioner.

How much do I need?

Work on roughly one third planting mix to two thirds of the soil you dug out of the hole. For a shrub out of a 200 millimetre pot that is only a few litres. An advanced tree going into a large hole will take considerably more. Judge the quantity by the volume of the hole rather than the size of the plant.

Can I use it in pots?

It is not a potting mix and should not be used on its own in a container. The blend is designed to be diluted through garden soil, and used straight in a pot it holds too much water and settles badly. For containers, reach for a premium potting mix, or the native mix if you are potting natives.

Does it need to be watered in?

Yes. Water the plant well several hours before you plant it, then water thoroughly again once the hole is backfilled and the soil firmed down. That first deep watering settles the improved soil around the root ball and drives out air pockets. Keep the water up over the first few months while the roots establish.

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Uses in my Garden

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Plant in Pots (or) Suitable for Pots
Shrubs

Juniperus chinensis 'Keteleeri' Cloud Pruned works in an:

Japanese Inspired – serene balance of form, foliage, and flow.
Formal Garden – structured, symmetrical design with clipped shapes.
Modern Garden – sleek, minimal, and design-led planting.
Low-maintenance Garden – resilient choices for easy care and year-round appeal.

Is Juniperus chinensis 'Keteleeri' Cloud Pruned Evergreen or Deciduous?

Juniperus chinensis 'Keteleeri' Cloud Pruned is an Evergreen (foliage year round) Tree

Mature Height & Width

Mature Height: Held at the trained size by annual clipping

Mature Width: Held at the trained size by annual clipping

Juniperus chinensis 'Keteleeri' Cloud Pruned is expected to grow Held in check by annual clipping.

Growth Rate of Juniperus chinensis 'Keteleeri' Cloud Pruned

Juniperus chinensis 'Keteleeri' Cloud Pruned is expected to grow Held in check by annual clipping.

They are considered to have a:

Slow Growth Rate

Frost Tolerance & Ideal Climate to plant Juniperus chinensis 'Keteleeri' Cloud Pruned

Is Juniperus chinensis 'Keteleeri' Cloud Pruned frost tolerant?

Juniperus chinensis 'Keteleeri' Cloud Pruned is Frost Hardy – Survives heavy and frequent frost without damage.

Does Juniperus chinensis 'Keteleeri' Cloud Pruned Flower?

Keteleeri Juniper produces small inconspicuous cones rather than showy flowers, and on a cloud pruned specimen these are largely trimmed away. The plant is grown entirely for the sculpted branch structure and the layered green foliage pads.

Does Juniperus chinensis 'Keteleeri' Cloud Pruned flower?

No - Doesn't Flower

Flowering Period:

Not Applicable

Flower Type:

Not Applicable

Flower Colour:

Not Applicable

Is Juniperus chinensis 'Keteleeri' Cloud Pruned an Australian Native Tree?

No

Juniperus chinensis 'Keteleeri' Cloud Pruned is Native to The species comes from China, Mongolia and Japan. 'Keteleeri' is a long-established cultivar, and the cloud form is created by hand training rather than by natural habit.

What is the Wildlife Value of Juniperus chinensis 'Keteleeri' Cloud Pruned ?

The dense foliage pads give small birds and beneficial insects sheltered cover through the year, so even a single sculptural specimen carries some habitat value in a courtyard or gravel garden.

How much Sunlight does Juniperus chinensis 'Keteleeri' Cloud Pruned need?

Juniperus chinensis 'Keteleeri' Cloud Pruned will thrive best in:

Full Sun

Preferred Soil?

Free-draining sandy or loam soils with a neutral to slightly alkaline pH suit it best, and it will tolerate poorer ground provided drainage stays reliable. Avoid heavy clay or persistently wet positions unless significantly improved, as excess moisture at the roots is the one thing junipers will not forgive. In pots use a free-draining mix and never let the container stand in water.

Is Juniperus chinensis 'Keteleeri' Cloud Pruned Drought Tolerant?

Is Juniperus chinensis 'Keteleeri' Cloud Pruned Drought tolerant?

Water regularly through the first two summers while the roots take hold in the new position. After that a cloud pruned Keteleeri is genuinely drought tolerant and keeps its colour and pad density through extended dry spells with very little supplementary water.

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How To Plant Your Juniperus chinensis 'Keteleeri' Cloud Pruned

Site: Choose a well-drained position in full sun with clear space on all sides so the trained form can be seen.

Soil preparation: Enrich the planting area with quality compost and coarse material to sharpen drainage.

Hole: Dig twice as wide as the root ball and the same depth, avoiding any low spot where water might pool.

Planting: Set level with the surrounding soil, turn the plant to its best face before backfilling, firm in, water deeply, and stake if the site is exposed until the roots take hold.

Recommended Planting Spacing For Your Juniperus chinensis 'Keteleeri' Cloud Pruned

Single specimen: Allow clear space on all sides so the branch structure and pads read as a sculpture rather than merging into surrounding planting.

Paired at an entry: One either side of a door or gate, matched as closely as the individual training allows.

Pot or container: A wide, heavy, free-draining pot suits the scale and keeps the plant stable in wind.

Juniperus chinensis 'Keteleeri' Cloud Pruned is expected to grow Held in check by annual clipping.

Slow Growth Rate

Long Term Care For Your Juniperus chinensis 'Keteleeri' Cloud Pruned

Watering: Water deeply twice weekly through the first 12 months. Once established it is drought tolerant and only needs a deep soak during extended dry periods.

Mulching: Apply a 5 centimetre layer of organic mulch or pine bark over the root zone, keeping it 5 centimetres clear of the trunk to avoid collar rot.

Clipping: Two light clips a year, in spring and again in autumn. Pinch back new growth on the pads and keep the branch structure between them clear. Never cut back into old bare wood, because junipers do not reshoot from it.

Fertilising: Apply a slow-release general-purpose fertiliser in early spring for steady growth and consistent foliage colour.

Pest and disease: Hardy against most pests and diseases. Occasional inspection in warm humid conditions is all that's needed.

Planting Your Juniperus chinensis 'Keteleeri' Cloud Pruned in Different Soil

Juniperus chinensis performs best in free-draining loam or sandy loam with a neutral to slightly alkaline pH. Adaptable to a wide range of soils when drainage is sharp.

Sandy soil: Free-draining and ideal. Mulch lightly to moderate surface temperature.

Clay soil: Improve drainage with gypsum and coarse organic compost before planting, and mound slightly to lift the root zone.

Loam: The preferred soil for steady root development and consistent growth.

pH: Neutral to slightly alkaline preferred. Avoid waterlogging at all times.