JUNIPER c COMPRESSA 3L

Description
The Chinese juniper 'Compressa' (Juniperus communis) is a large shrub or small shrub that grows densely in a columnar shape and usually reaches a height of around 1 m and a width of around 40 cm. Its needle-shaped leaves have a medium green colour. Decorative black-brown cones adorn Juniperus communis 'Compressa' from September. This shrub tolerates frost well. It prefers well-drained soil in a sunny to semi-shady, sheltered position.

Bulletpoints
* Decorative cones * heat-tolerant, smoke-hardy

Leaves
The Chinese juniper 'Compressa' is evergreen. Its needles are medium green, prickly.

Bark
Grey, striped, torn bark makes this plant an eye-catcher in any garden.

Spread
Northern hemisphere of the earth.

Frost hardiness
The Chinese juniper 'Compressa' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Chinese juniper 'Compressa' is a columnar and densely growing large shrub or small shrub. It usually reaches a height of 0.8 - 1 m and is approx. 30 - 40 cm wide. Slow growing. Usually grows 2 - 3 cm per year.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady, wind-protected position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the ground is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).

Tasks
- Fertilise: In the period from March to April - Watering: In the period from May to September - Pruning: In the period from February to March.

Care
This plant is susceptible to snow pressure. In snowy areas, it is therefore advisable to wrap the branches with string. Otherwise, they may split apart and not fully recover. When the snow season is over, the strings must of course be removed again.

Fruit
The black-brown cones of Juniperus communis 'Compressa' are particularly decorative. These appear from September.

Use
Solitary, heather garden, park, bird food plant, liqueur

Root
Juniperus communis 'Compressa' is a deep-rooting plant.