Juniperus conferta 'Schlager' - 50-60 CM C7.5

Description
The Shore juniper 'Schlager' (Juniperus conferta) is a dwarf shrub that grows flat and usually reaches a height of approx. 40 cm and a width of approx. 60 cm. Its scale-like leaves are dark green in colour. This shrub is well tolerant of frost and prefers well-drained, nutrient-rich soil in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Juniperus conferta.

leaves
The Shore juniper 'Schlager' is evergreen. Its needles are dark green, scale-like.

Frost hardiness
The Shore juniper 'Schlager' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Shore juniper 'Schlager' is a flat-growing dwarf shrub. It usually reaches a height of 30 - 40 cm and is approx. 40 - 60 cm wide.

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).

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, bird food plant