Juniperus chinensis 'Expansa Variegata' - 30-40 CM C3

Description
The Chinese juniper 'Expansa Variegata' (Juniperus chinensis) is a small shrub that grows densely and usually reaches a height of around 1.5 metres and a width of around 2.5 metres. Its scale-like leaves are yellow-green in colour. This shrub is well tolerant of frost and prefers well-drained soil in a sunny position.

leaves
The Chinese juniper 'Expansa Variegata' is evergreen. Its needles are yellow-green, scale-like.

Spread
East Asia.

Frost hardiness
The Chinese juniper 'Expansa Variegata' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Chinese juniper 'Expansa Variegata' is a densely growing small shrub. It usually reaches a height of 1 - 1.5 m and is approx. 2 - 2.5 m wide.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil 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