Juniperus communis 'Saxatilis' (sibirica) - 70 CM STEM C25

Description
The Chinese juniper (Juniperus communis) is a large shrub that grows flat and compact and usually reaches a height of around 30 cm and a width of around 1 m. Its leaves are blue-green in colour. Its leaves are blue-green in colour. Decorative blue cones adorn Juniperus communis var. saxatilis from September. This shrub is well tolerant of frost and prefers well-drained soil in a sunny position.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Juniperus sibirica, Juniperus communis var. montana, Juniperus communis var. nana, Juniperus nana, Juniperus communis subsp. alpina.

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

leaves
The Chinese juniper is evergreen. Its needles are blue-green, prickly.

Bark
Striped, torn bark.

Spread
Northern hemisphere of the earth.

Frost hardiness
The Chinese juniper has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Chinese juniper is a large shrub that grows flat and compact. It usually reaches a height of 20 - 30 cm and is approx. 0.5 - 1 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
- 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 blue cones of Juniperus communis var. saxatilis are particularly decorative. These appear from September.

Use
Tubs, ground cover, small/front garden

Root
Juniperus communis var. saxatilis is a deep-rooting plant.