Juniperus squamata 'Blue Spider' - 25-30 CM C3

Description
The Flaky juniper 'Blue Spider' (Juniperus squamata) is a shrub that grows outwards, usually reaching a height of around 50 cm and a width of around 1 m. Decorative blue cones adorn Juniperus squamata 'Blue Spider' from August onwards. This shrub is highly frost-hardy. It prefers well-drained, nutrient-rich soil in a sunny to semi-shaded, sheltered position.

Bulletpoints
* tolerates pruning * decorative cones

Frost hardiness
The Flaky juniper 'Blue Spider' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Flaky juniper 'Blue Spider' has a broad habit. Slow-growing.

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 'Blue Spider' are particularly decorative. These appear from August.

Use
Solitary, topiary, bird food plant

Root
Juniperus squamata 'Blue Spider' is a shallow-rooting plant.