Chinese Juniper. A dense upright shrubby conifer with spreading, silver-blue young leaves arching at the tips. Max Height 4m. Max Spread 3m. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Juniperus chinensis ‘Blue Alps’
A dense upright shrubby conifer with spreading, silver-blue young leaves arching at the tips.
Additional information
| Generic | Juniperus |
|---|---|
| Species | chinensis |
| Varietry | 'Blue Alps' |
| Common Name | Chinese Juniper |
| Flower Colour | |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 4m |
| Family | Cupressaceae |
| Spread | 3m |
| Growth Speed | Fast |
| Growth Habit | Upright |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | blue, grey |
| Flowers From | |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Border, Specimen |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
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