Juniperus chinensis 'Blaauw' - 40-50 CM C7.5

Description
The Chinese juniper 'Blaauw' (Juniperus chinensis) is a shrub that grows in a funnel shape and usually reaches a height of around 2.5 metres and a width of around 1.5 metres. Its scale-like leaves are blue-grey in colour. This shrub is well tolerant of frost and prefers well-drained, humus-rich, nutrient-rich soil in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Juniperus chinensis 'Blaauw's Variety', Juniperus x media 'Blaauw'.

Bulletpoints
* Resistant to urban climates

Leaves
The Chinese juniper 'Blaauw' is evergreen. Its needles are blue-grey, scale-like.

Spread
East Asia.

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

Growth
Chinese juniper 'Blaauw' is a funnel-shaped shrub. It usually reaches a height of 2 - 2.5 m and is approx. 1 - 1.5 m wide. Slow growing. Usually grows 5 - 10 cm per year.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

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

Soil
Standard container plant 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
- Apply compost: In the period from November to December.

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.

Use
Tub, solitary, rock garden, topiary, ground cover, ornamental shrub, heather garden, park