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

Description
Decorative blue cones adorn Juniperus squamata 'Blue Spider' from August. This shrub tolerates frost well.

Bulletpoints
* tolerates pruning * decorative cones

Growth habit
Flaky juniper 'Blue Spider' is broad in structure. Slowly 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 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 twine. 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.