Juniperus chinensis - 'Blue Alps'

Type Conifer, Evergreen, Ground cover
Form Rounded Multi-Stemmed Bush
Size Medium Border Plant (50-180cm height)
Colours Grey-blue Foliage
Care Low/Easy Maintenance - Tough Plant
Hardiness Very Hardy, Seaside Friendly
Growth Medium Growing Plant
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Juniperus chinensis cultivation notes: This tough spreading conifer will grow in most well drained soils , including sandy / chalky soil - but avoid clay. Preferring full or part sun they require little pruning or after care. Plant in autumn / spring with plenty of compost dug in to soil

Plant Strengths: All round tough plant suitable for problem areas; Provides valuable winter interest; Evergreen foliage for all year round colour and screening; Suitable for exposed coastal planting; Attractive form or foliage for all year interest; Tolerates full sun and sandy, drought-prone soils; Tolerates cold exposed locations; Tolerates heavy clay soils.

Plant Weaknesses: Does not produce attractive flowers.

Common Missspellings: Jupiparus, Junipirus, Junaperus, Junipirus, Juneperus
Juniperus chinensis - 'Blue Alps'
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