There are only two that will ever grace my garden, and they are Juniperus chinensis 'Kaizuka' and Juniperus chinensis 'Daub's Frosted'.

Whatever it is, consider an aurea or some other color in your sea of green.

If you like the juniper "look", Arizona cypresses give the same look and can be very handsome if you can find them. Here's some in west MD Z6.

beng, the beautiful tree that you posted, is that its natural growth habit or has the specimen been limbed up?

Ontario, I'm pretty certain those Arizona cypresses have only had the very bottom-most branches trimmed, prb'ly to ease grass-cutting. Otherwise, no. There are some very large ones in the VA State Arboretum, w/very similar forms.

Davidrt not too long ago posted a pic of his weeping juniper ridgida which is very striking. Looks like a Nootka cypress.

Why all the hate for junipers?

We are in 5a and planted some blue arrow last year near our fence line. We are in a drainage easement so the ground is particularly challenging there (plus our soil is clay). We didn't have a lot of choices for things that would thrive and stay green over winter. I think they look good so far.

Juniperus recurva var. coxii is another nice one.

Of course unobtainable in my area. :-/

https://www.sciencephoto.com/juniperus-recurva-var-coxii

" Why all the hate for junipers? "

Perhaps because an entire generation grew up with Pfitzer Junipers as almost the only juniper species planted? Pfitzers get big, very big; are too often pruned very badly and stink of cat pee. Not much about them to like except they are a plant and forget species.......other than the ever present malprunig that occurs.

I’ve planted several Junipers since moving here in 2011 — probably too many. I’ve had poor experience with the upright types (Skyrocket, Snow Flurries, Blue Point, etc.), but better luck with the low growing/ground covers. Here are a few that have done reasonably well:

’Saybrook Gold’

‘Old Gold’

‘Grey Owl’

‘Copper Delight’

‘Golden Joy’

Daub’s Frosted’

The two low growing Junipers that have not done well for me are ’Blue Star’ and ’Calgary Carpet’.

Other than me (guilty as charged) I haven't noticed anyone else hating on junipers. Gardengal is exactly right though. I grew up in zones 3/4, and that's where I developed a healthy hate. Some very attractive types posted here, but if you're lucky enough to be in zone 8 there are other genera that achieve all of these "looks", but way better, in my spoiled opinion, and usually without the sting, and stink of juniperus.

Artinnature, the OP has moved north from z7/8 and has specifically asked about Junipers. Are you recommending the OP move back to z7/8? It’s kind of confusing.

Maackia, I'm explaining why gardeners in warmer zones might become conifer snobs, like me;-).

Now I want a gimlet and it's not even noon.

And here is why I don't hate all junipers. This is Kaizuka in Bandon Oregon. I don't think there is another genera that can mimic this!

@artinnature You're not the first person I have heard who hates junipers, and even the OP seemed hesitant about planting them. I have zero experience with them aside from the 4 we have planted in our back yard so I was wondering what I was missing! LOL.