Juniperus squamata 'Blue Compact' - 40-50 CM C7.5

Description
The Flaky juniper (Juniperus squamata) is a woody plant that grows broadly and usually reaches a height of approx. 1.5 m and a width of approx. 1.5 m. Decorative blue cones adorn Juniperus squamata from August. This shrub is well tolerant of frost. It prefers well-drained, nutrient-rich soil in a sunny to semi-shady, wind-protected position.

Bulletpoints
* tolerates pruning * decorative cones

Frost hardiness
The Flaky juniper has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Flaky juniper is broad in structure.

Water
The plant has a medium water requirement.

Pruning
This plant is tolerant of pruning.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady, wind-protected position.

Soil
Normal soil.

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

Fruit
The blue cones of Juniperus squamata are particularly decorative. These appear from August.

Use
Solitary, topiary, bird food plant

Root
Juniperus squamata is a shallow-rooting plant.