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
Strengths, Weaknesses & Design Usage
Strengths of Juniperus chinensis:
- Sun loving drought tolerant plant
- Spiney growth can deter unwanted visitors!
- All round tough plant suitable for problem areas
- Provides valuable winter interest
- Evergreen foliage for all year round colour and screening
- Attractive form or foliage for all year interest
- Tolerates full sun and sandy, drought-prone soils
- Tolerates cold exposed locations
- Tolerates heavy clay soils
Weaknesses of Juniperus chinensis
- Spiney plant - can scratch young children and gardeners!
- Does not produce showy attractive flowers
Design & Plant Use for Juniperus chinensis:
- Evergreen ground cover suitable for problematic dry soils in full sun
- Evergreen plant with attractive foliage for winter interest
- Conifer with outstanding foliage colour for winter interest
- Low growing ground cover planting on dry chalky soils
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Common Missspellings: Jupiparus, Junipirus, Junaperus, Junipirus, Juneperus