Juniperus chinensis 'Plum. Aurea' - 100-125 CM C15

Description
The Chinese juniper 'Plumosa Aurea' (Juniperus chinensis) is a woody plant that grows in a funnel shape and usually reaches a height of around 3 metres and a width of around 4 metres. Its scale-like leaves are golden yellow in colour. This shrub is well tolerant of frost and prefers well-drained soil in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Juniperus x media 'Plumosa Aurea', Juniperus chinensis procumbens aurea, Juniperus japonica aurea.

Bulletpoints
* Very decorative * hardy

leaves
Very decorative. The Chinese juniper 'Plumosa Aurea' is evergreen. Its needles are golden yellow, scale-like.

Spread
East Asia.

Frost hardiness
The Chinese juniper 'Plumosa Aurea' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Chinese juniper 'Plumosa Aurea' is funnel-shaped in structure. Slow growing. Usually grows 5 - 8 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 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