Juniperus chinensis

Juniperus chinensis Care

Juniperus chinensis

What is the plant

Juniperus chinensis is a juniper that grows as a shrub or tree with a very variable shape, reaching 1–20 m tall. It is native to China, Taiwan, Myanmar, Japan, Korea and the Russian Far East.

Juniperus chinensis is a coniferous evergreen shrub. The leaves grow in two forms, juvenile needle-like leaves 5–10 mm long, and adult scale-leaves 1.5–3 mm long. Mature trees usually continue to bear some juvenile foliage as well as adult, particularly on shaded shoots low in the crown. This species is often dioecious, either male and female plants, but some individual plants produce both sexes of flowers. This popular ornamental tree or shrub in gardens, parks, and in tough coastal conditions of hot sun and sandy fast draining soils, has more than 100 named cultivars selected for various characters

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Humidity

High

Lighting

Part Sun

Hardiness zone

4a - 9b

Difficulty

Medium

Toxicity

Poisonous

How to Care for the Plant

Water
Water the juniper shrub in thoroughly at the time of planting and twice weekly for a month following planting. Decrease the frequency of watering so that you only irrigate the juniper once every week or two during periods of extended drought. Junipers are more likely to suffer from overwatering or diseases encouraged by excessive moisture than drought stress.
Fertilizer
Fertilize the juniper annually in early spring with a complete, slow-release fertilizer with a formulation such as 12-4-8 or 16-4-8. Spread the fertilizer evenly around the juniper at a rate of 1/2 pound per 100 square feet just before it rains or water it thoroughly after applying the fertilizer.
Sunlight
The plant needs full sun to partial shade.

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Soil
Chinese junipers prefer moist, well-drained soil, but they will adapt almost anywhere.
Temperature
Juniperus chinensis is a very cold-hardy plant, able to tolerate temperatures down to around -30°C when dormant. However, it`s better to protect the tree if the temperature drops below -10°C or 14°F.
Popularity
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