Juniperus chinensis 'Stricta' - 40-50 CM C3

Description
The Chinese juniper 'Stricta' (Juniperus chinensis) is a large shrub that grows upright in a conical shape and usually reaches a height of around 4 metres and a width of around 1.5 metres. Its needle-shaped leaves are blue-green in colour. This shrub is well tolerant of frost and prefers well-drained soil in a sunny position.

leaves
The Chinese juniper 'Stricta' is evergreen. Its needles are blue-green.

Spread
East Asia.

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

Growth
Chinese juniper 'Stricta' is a conical and upright growing large shrub. It usually reaches a height of 3 - 4 m and is approx. 1 - 1.5 m wide. It usually grows 10 - 15 cm per year.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

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 - 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.

Use
Solitary, ornamental shrub, grave, heather garden